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Kelvin Kiptum is a Kenyan long-distance runner. He ran the fastest ever marathon debut at the 2022 Valencia Marathon, becoming the third man in history to break two hours and two minutes.
Kelvin Kiptum, born on December 2, 1999, is a Kenyan long-distance runner who has made a name for himself in the marathon. He made his debut in the marathon at the Valencia Marathon in 2022, where he set the fourth-fastest time in history, becoming the third man ever to break the two-hour and two-minute mark.
Kiptum’s winning time at the Valencia Marathon was an impressive 2:01:53, which was by far the fastest marathon debut ever, smashing the course record by more than a minute. His achievement was even more impressive given that he beat the pre-race favorite, Tamirat Tola, who was the 2022 world marathon champion.
Kiptum’s success did not end there, as he showed that his debut was no fluke at the 2023 London Marathon. He set a new course record of 2:01:25, which was the second-fastest time in history, beating Geoffrey Kamworor, the second-placed runner, by nearly three minutes. Kiptum broke away from the field after the 30 km mark and ran the all-time record second half of 59:47, beating Eliud Kipchoge’s course record of 2:02:37 by more than a minute.
Kiptum gained his first international experience in March 2019, where he finished fifth at the Lisbon Half Marathon with a time of 59:54. In December 2020, he set a new personal best in the event, finishing sixth at the Valencia Half Marathon with a time of 58:42. In 2021, he ran two half marathons, finishing first in Lens, France, with a time of 59:35 and eighth in Valencia with a time of 59:02.
Kiptum’s success in the marathon has made him one to watch in the future, as he continues to break records and establish himself as a world-class runner. His incredible marathon debut has set him apart from other runners, and his ability to consistently run fast times is a testament to his talent and dedication to the sport. With more races on the horizon, fans of long-distance running will be eagerly watching to see what Kiptum will accomplish next.
As of 2022, Kiptum was 23 years old, and details about his parents are not known. His height is not less than 1.80 meters. Details of his net worth are not available.
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