Kenya Mourns Loss of Marathon World Record Holder Kelvin Kiptum

Nairobi, Kenya - Condolences are pouring in after Kenyan marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum died in a car crash in western Kenya late Sunday night.

"Kelvin Kiptum was a star," said a social media post Monday from Kenyan President William Ruto.

Ruto noted that Kiptum was only 24 yet had triumphed in several major competitions.

"His mental strength and discipline were unmatched. Kiptum was our f