Congratulations Kelvin Kiptum: Kiptum breaks Kipchoge’s record.
Runner Kelvin Kiptum, Breaks the legendary Kipchoge’s record at the Chicago marathon; He is the first Kenyan to break the 2:01:09 set by Kipchoge at the 2022 Berlin Marathon.
Kiptum has previously participated in three marathons. In all these races, he achieved three of the six fastest times in history: 2:01:53 in Valencia, Spain, last December, followed by 2:01:25 in London in April.
Accorded with praise, Kenyans have sent their congratulatory messages to Kelvin Kiptum.
Dp Gachagua,”What an astounding race by Kelvin Kiptum to break the World Marathon Record during the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. Lowering the Record set by the legend Eliud Kipchoge is just stupendous. This is superb.”
Senate speaker Amason Kingi,” Congratulations, Kelvin Kiptum for setting a new world record of 2:00.35 in the #ChicagoMarathon We celebrate you, and all our athletes for sustaining Kenya’s dominance in world athletics.
Johnson Muthama,”Congratulations Kelvin Kiptum for winning the Chicago Marathon and for setting a new World record of 2:00:35 shattering Eliud Kipchoge’s previous record of 2:01:09. Your outstanding performance has raised our country’s higher as well as enabling us to dominate athletics on the global map. Heko kwako and your compatriots.”
Runner Asbel Kemboi,”Congratulations Kelvin Kiptum on your remarkable achievement of winning the marathon and breaking the world record! Your dedication,hardwork and determination have truly paid off. You’ve set a new standard of excellence&your accomplishment is an inspiration to us all. Well done.”
Naipamei stated,”Congratulations, Kelvin Kiptum, on breaking the World marathon record at the Chicago Marathon 2023 with an amazing finish time of 2:00:35. We take great pride in your achievement.”
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