Kiptum's death, just a few months after he smashed the world marathon record and before the Paris Olympics, shocked his home country and the world of athletics.
"Kelvin will be laid to rest on Friday, 23rd February, 2024 at his home in Chepkorio Village, Elgeyo Marakwet," Athletics Kenya said in a statement on Tuesday.
Last week, officials had said he would be buried on February 24, with the government promising a "heroic farewell" to the young marathon star.
A Kenyan athletics official told AFP... Читать дальше...