Remembering Kelvin Kiptum and his world record-breaking legacy
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2024
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So many dreams, so many hopes, so many broken hearts. Gone so soon. Rest well, champ.
the sub 2 hour marathon will have to wait. We all know he had it in him.
I don't think I have ever felt such a sense of loss to a person that I didn't personally know. An incredible prospect, incredible potential, I was so looking forward to witnessing his future fantastic endeavours. Almost guaranteed to happen. I'm sure he would've had a couple of blips but everything was generally in his favour to annihilate the past records and set all sorts of new standards. I was so excited. There is now a huge void for all of us fans of the sport and the man, where do we go from here? The answer is that so many young athletes will want to be the next Kelvin Kiptum...especially since what's happened they will flood out of the woodwork, they will literally come from nowhere and so many of these youngsters will be driven now to take up that mantle. Kelvin's loss is no to no avail...it will inspire so many now and that amazing next level will still happen thanks to his legacy and those driven young athletes.
I agree... I think so many young athletes won't wait to retire to the marathon after a track career. Most will start their careers in the marathon and we're going to witness a revolution. That will be Kiptum's legacy!
Part of it is that he had so much unfinished business, you know like if it was Kipchoge, it'd still be a devastating loss but at least he'd had a long career and won several titles and set world records, with Kiptum, he was our guy to break the 2hr mark, he'd only been around a year, he had so much ahead of him - to me it would be a bit like someone making a huge breakthrough and finding a cure to an untreatable disease, and then before getting the chance to publish it, dying in a house fire and having all his work destroyed, humanity would be right back where it started
Him and Kipochge- major respect I have for those two who I look up to better myself as a runner. Wow I was just watching both of their past marathons and was so excited to see them run together in the future. This one hit really hard. I have never cried this hard over someone I don’t even know. But when that person made you fall in love with a sport, it hits home 😢
RIP ❤️
he somehow achieved his dream of being at the top and inspired a generation in only 6 years of professional running. Has it ever happened before in any sport?
Thank you so much for your kind words. We can't even properly articulate the profound sense of loss we feel as Kenyans. It's a terrible tragedy. I have shed tears for this young man yet I didn't know him personally. I think as a mother, it's just terrible when we lose young ones. They belong to all of us😢😢😢
The impact he made in just a short amount of time is probably the most remarkable part. So sad we will never truly be able to see what he could do. R.I.P. Kelvin Kiptum. Marathon runners of the future will continue your legacy.
This really is heart breaking i was looking forward to the race between Kelvin and Kipchoge 😢😢😢
Same 😢😔
I don't want to think of this man anymore. Everytime i think about him i feel deep pain. I was seeing him running under 2 hours. Rest in peace Kelvin! From Senegal.
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And he was so eloquent. Our hearts are broken 💔 Rest in peace
7:46 "I'll be okay" hits hard 😓
My heart still hurts. Rest in eternal peace Champ!
The thing that hurts the most is that we are left to imagine the greatness that might have been, but never came to pass
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True. But his greatness was revealed while he was still alive - he did break the world record after all! Let's not forget that! But you're right that we're left to imagine what *more* could have been (and I believe there would have been much more)
What a great athlete and personality. Rest in peace Kelvin.
What a shame. RIP Kelvin Kiptum you will never be forgotten and your legendary name has been etched into the running folklore.
I still can't believe it. It is a shock and my mind won't accept it. We miss you Kelvin!
Rest in peace. Truly one of the most heartbraking moments in my life so far. No one deserves to die but he didn’t especially. Fly high champion
Such a sad loss, he inspired many people at such a young age, rest in peace Kelvin Kiptum.
As a Kenyan and an athletics fan, his demise has really struck me down. 💔
Forever one of the greatest marathon legend world has ever seen ❤️Kelvin Kiptum in our heart.
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Whole world including me was waiting for Kipchoge/Kiptum battle in Paris 2024 but that will going to remain as a dream forever. Wanted to see him run under 2 hours. RIP sir, you had inspired the current and future generation in such a short span. Love and condolences from 🇮🇳
Hi Kelvin thank you for sharing your gift with us . Rest with the angels we shall miss you.
A wonderful runner and a wonderful person that will surely be missed, such a bright light and a dedicated sole. We will miss you; may you rest in peace.
Memories are timeless Kelvin ❤ your passing was an immeasurable loss to the world of athletics 💔 such a meteoric rise to the pinnacle of the world... the whole world was on edge to see what you would go on to achieve 🥲 gone but will never be forgotten
RIP kelvin kiptum. will forever be a legend
Two greats of the marathon - Samuel Wanjiru and Kelvin Kiptum - Both Kenyan, both died at age 24, both had so much more to show us. Wanjiru still holds the Olympic record and I dare say, Kiptum will hold the World record for many years to come.
What an outstanding athlete and beautiful human being, RIP champ! You will be so missed.
You've left us so soon Kelvin but your great legacy we'll never forget. Shine on your way champ. Kenya loves you 🇰🇪
Kelvin going to be hugely missed but never forgotten by many athletics & sports fans all over the world. RIP legend.
To the families, associates and friends of Kelvin Kiptum and his coach....condolences, thoughts and prayers. May God grant comfort strength to you in your hour of sorrow.
Kelvin your legacy is my huge inspiration... rest well lion of marathon
So heartbreaking! Rest in Peace champ 💔🕯️
That’s sooo sad 😔 I’m really heart broken about this news… I can not or do not want to believe this… I really really enjoyed watching him run 🏃♂️!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Rest easy Kelvin. You will be always in our memories. 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪
This loss hit hard man 😭😭
I don't even have words 😢
I've drawn so much inspiration from this guy😔
The world has really lost the best athlete
This is hard. A huge loss. My head and heart has been heavy since the accident. He was an extraordinary athlete, and will always be a huge inspiration.
Rest in peace Kelvin Kiptum.
Absolutely heartbreaking. RIP King Kelvin
Well Done Sebastian Coe for that introduction. Kelvin was a true sensation and what a great shame that we will not get to see him again. World Athletics has suffered a huge loss.
You Left a mark champion.
Till we meet again.
Rest in Peace Brother. You will be remembered Legend!
This is so heartbreaking man, i cant imagine what the parents are going through, Kevin being their only child(not their only son but only child, his mum had fertility issues and could never get another baby)and their only hope to transform his home and village. Rip champ! Condolences to the family.
This BROTHER is soo special and so humble just beyond words. He wanted to be a LEGEND and with God he became one. Now you are reunited with God Kelvin and i will never forget you. Thank you Boss❤❤💪🏽
Still can’t belive it. Rest well Champ.
Most likely cause was a Vaxident.
We will never forget you Kiptum ! You have inspired every runner ! Thank you for showing us that anything is possible !
run and rest in peace my guy. You'll never be forgotten champ😓
Rest in peace beautiful angel.. what a huge loss, what a shame losing such a young champion 😢😢😢, very sad of such a cruel fate😢😢😢, death is so unfair, hurts like hell indeed, condolences the family, fans are invited to organize tribute events keeping the memory alive , keep on running and be supportive all athlets competitions, fans are always here to encourage you the best we can 😢😢😢you will be missed😢😢😢
Dreams and hope shattered, I'm so heart broken 💔💔💔, fare thee well champion 😢😢
Thank you Mr. Sebastian Coe for sharing with us your words and this video. Very heart-felt words and a very touching video indeed.
It seems that you were a very kind and special sportsman, it’s amazing for you to have succeeded this much at this age ❤️
Indeed so painful to loss this young soul and promising star
This is still an unbelievable loss. Prayers for his family
RIP Kelvin. We will miss you💔🕊️
Miss u bro u were really amazing athlete....u will always be in our heart from 🇮🇳
Rest In Peace Champion 🌹🌻🥇💫, you gone to soon . Your legacy will continued shine in Marathon runner ." Kelvin Kiptum " you're the inspiration for all of us 💖
Incredible this man , so gentle and humble. Very Sad Sad
Rest easy champ.
The GOAT until further notice😇🫡
Is hard to accept that you're gone forever,,,,Rip Kelvin
It's not fair...he's just getting started.
All waiting for 1.59.
(Jakarta condolences)
Man the lump in my throat 😢, you’ve done your best, so young, such a long way to go still, but you’ll be remembered ❤
Gone too soon. Rest easy champ!
Absolutely gutted that we'll never see him race again 🙁 such a huge loss.
Habari mbaya. My condolences go out.
So heartbroken. This guy had everything in line to achieve the best in marathon. He would have broken sub two hour in so many races that we could even get used to it. RIP champion
Still can’t believe this. It’s so hard to wrap your head around. Sad beyond words. RIP Kelvin ❤
I still can't believe it and I am heartbroken about that. So unfortunate, such a tragedy. He would have become the greatest marathon ever I believe and certainly broke the 2H mark. RIP Kelvin and Coach
Dry of words,rest well champ 😢
Heartbreaking 💔 such a humble man for a once in a lifetime generational talent
Rest in peace Champion!!
It hurts a lot to know that an extreme talent like this cannot be realized to its fullest. For me the biggest I`ve ever seen.
Dropping the pacemaker, what a blazing pace! And he didn't even really "turn on the rocket" until the second half!
I was running way slower of course and I was quite tired after the finish, however when I learned that Kiptum ran a world record some of my tiredness just lifted away and I got a second rush of runner's high. Almost the same experience as after the 2022 Berlin marathon finish when I learned Kipchoge ran a WR I got the same weight lift off my shoulder and 2nd runner's high.
@@CsabaTothMr to be a good runner you need positive mental attitude, the happier you are the better you run
We can't believe you're no more champ😢😢! God has greater plans. RIP our hero!
I was shocked to see the news. R.I.P.
God bless you and remain in heavenly peace - Kelvin Kiptum
Someone doesn’t want him to run under 2 hours and beat kipchoge. With his discipline in training, impossible he was a crazy speeding driver. His car gotta be tampered with .
So upsetting he is no longer with us!
"His car gotta be tampered with . " Some people said the same sort of thing after Pre died. There had to be somebody to blame. They simply couldn't accept the fact that fate could be so cruel. But it is.
@@Nurse116 not saying Kipchoge himself. Kelvin kiptum's dad also wants investigation. He also said son's car must be tampered with .
Rest in kevo.....iam 8 years older than you and this hit me like it was my brother....🙏
What an athlete. Surely a great talent taken too soon😢 Fare thee well Kelvin till we meet again 🙏
Rest in power, brother.
You continue to inspire us all. I told my coach “I’m gonna pull a Kelvin Kiptum and run a negative split” during my last PR in Jan. Still gonna commemorate you that way when racing gets hard and try to run fast.
Man oh man..😢
Rest in Peace Champ 😢
Descansa en paz CAMPEON!!!
Heartbreaking loss for the sport of running. Goodbye Kelvin, we will all miss you dearly. Thank you for showing us the beauty of hard work and dedication. Rest in peace and condolences to the families.
RIP. We will never forget.
he could enjoy lots of medals or even world records towards his future life of the career.but right now they're just ashes.hope that u win the rotterdam marathon within 2 hrs in heaven.may the god bless u,our young running hero!
For me kelvin kiptums loss ranks up there with Kobes...we are still in denial...though he was with us for such a short time..may perpetual light shine your 🇰🇪
So heartbreaking 😢 all that potential but also what a kind person lost..
I hope the world Athletics and Nike will take care of his family and children.
Rest in peace Kelvin 🙏 legend will never be forgotten.
Kenya as a nation we are mourning , rest easy champ😢
A humble man, a huge loss. Rest in peace, young champion.
Thanks for inspiring, Big Champ!
Along with Avicii's, his is the only other death of a celebrity whom I didnt know in person that has made me extremely sad. Maybe it's because I began running when he also came into the limelight and he really inspired me to push on. Maybe its because he chose to run the marathon at a vey young age. An unconventional thing and I really resonate with revolutionary and unconventional personalities. Most of all, it must be because of the immense 'what if' he leaves behind. I can't recall a bigger one and now we'll never know!
RIP Champ! We really loved you🇰🇪
RIP Brother 🥺💔🕊
Rest in peace our son you make our kenya pround....we don't have word to say.....
Thanks for the video 😢
Rest in peace champ, it's hard to come to terms that we'll never see you run again.
This is beyond heartbreaking. Brings back memories of Sammy Wanjiru, another Chicago Marathon winner with a bright future. 😪
Rest in Peace Kelvin. 🙏 You inspired many and gone too soon
This is absolutely fucked up… really, it’s so sad. Cannot believe it. Rest in peace, man.
We lost a legend today with the passing of Henry Rono .
It's sad 😢😢.. We are in deep mourning 😢😢..
It is still not acceptable that u left us Kelvin, it seems like u are still alive.. continue resting in peace
Legend.
RIP Legend
😢 this loss hit me hard