Kelvin Kiptum: Guinness World Records Congratulates Athlete for Achieving Fastest Marathon Ever

 

Guinness World Records acknowledged Kiptum The accolades poured in, with Guinness World Records formally acknowledging the remarkable feat on X, formerly known as Twitter. Kiptum crossed the finish line with a lightning-fast time of 2 hours and 35 seconds, obliterating the previous record set by his compatriot Eliud Kipchoge at the 2022 Berlin Marathon. READ ALSO Debate Over Eliud Kipchoge’s Silence as Kelvin Kiptum Breaks His Marathon Record Kiptum's performance showcased a blend of strategy, stamina, and sheer speed, carving out a new chapter in marathon history. The young Kenyan runner's journey through the race was nothing short of extraordinary. While trailing slightly behind Kipchoge's record pace in the first half, Kiptum unleashed an unparalleled surge in the latter half, completing the 22nd mile in a mere 4 minutes and 18 seconds. Kiptum pleases crowd As he approached the final stretch, he even found the time for a crowd-pleasing moment and blew kisses to spectators. In a post-race interview, Kiptum expressed his elation, saying, "A world record was not in my mind today, but I knew one time, one day I’d be a world record holder. I feel so happy. I was prepared. I knew I was coming for a course record, but fortunately [it was] a world record.” READ ALSO Businessman Builds Spectacular KSh 3b Man 400ft in Sky: "Complex Structure" Kiptum's ascent in the marathon world has been nothing short of meteoric. Making his marathon debut less than a year ago at the 2022 Valencia Marathon, he quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with by becoming the third person in history to break the 2-hour and 2-minute barrier. Eliud set previous record in Berlin His subsequent triumph at the 2023 London Marathon, with a time of 2 hours, 1 minute, and 25 seconds, foreshadowed the extraordinary record-breaking performance in Chicago. Eliud Kipchoge, who held the previous record for five years, initially set the bar at the 2018 Berlin Marathon with a time of 2 hours, 1 minute, and 39 seconds. While Kipchoge still holds the record for the fastest marathon distance (1 hour, 59 minutes, and 40 seconds), achieved under specialised conditions without competitors, it is not officially recognised as the marathon record by World Athletics. READ ALSO Nairobi KSh 11m SportPesa Jackpot Winner Chauffeured in Limousine, Outriders to Derby Match Kelvin Kiptum's rise from half marathons to breaking the world record in just three marathon appearances is a testament to his exceptional talent and determination. As the world celebrates his historic achievement, all eyes are now on Kiptum's future endeavours and the mark he will continue to leave on the world of marathon running. Debate over Kipchoge’s silence Kenyans online have been debating Kipchoge's silence after Kevin Kiptum broke his record in the marathon. Days after Kitum’s race, Kipchoge has yet to release a statement, a move some Kenyans on Facebook consider unsportsmanlike. Others expressed variant views: Kigen: "I have been a huge fan of Eliud since 2004. It's unsportsmanlike to ignore Kelvin's performance."    BY TUKO NEWS