Kelvin Kiptum: evidence of the investigation into his death is leaked, an accident?

The tributes are multiplying just a few days after the death of the world marathon record holder, Kelvin Kiptum 24 years old, and his coach Gervais Hakizimanain a traffic accident that occurred on Sunday in Kenya, a fact that has shocked the world of athletics.

The new athletics phenomenon, 24 years old, married and father of two children, died on Sunday night around 11:00 p.m. local time (8:00 p.m. GMT) near the town of Kaptagarin the valley of rift, his region of origin and where he trained, the police announced.
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Kiptum was driving the car in which a total of three people were traveling. “The two (deceased) are Kiptum and his coach,” he said. Peter Mulingecounty police commander Elegeyo Marakwetin western Kenya.

“It was Kiptum who was driving towards Eldoret when he lost control (…) killing two occupants at the scene. A passenger was injured and was rushed to the hospital,” he added.

According to the police report consulted by AFP, Kiptum “lost control (of the car) and left the road”, rolling “about 60 meters before hitting a large tree.

A rare case

Several days have passed since the fatal news was known, but the authorities continue to investigate and find some clues that make several things clear.

“More information is becoming known about the identity of the four individuals who visited Kiptum's home before the fatal accident. The Kenyan media, they are businessmen of a sports brand China, Qiaodanwith which Kiptum had signed a contract of more than $100,000 after his victory in the Valencia marathon in 2022,” wrote Marca de España.

And he added: “These representatives had gone to Kenya to renegotiate his contract with the athlete, given that Kiptum had not complied with its terms, as 'Corredor' published at the time, since he disputed the london marathon of 2023 wearing Nike, the brand with which he ran in the city of Turia before his agreement with the Chinese company.

What is known is that these may be the four people that his parents referred to hours after learning of the death of the world athletics star.

“As sources from the investigation confirmed to local Kenyan television, Kiptum had chosen to return the money to the Chinese company, but it was only interested in fulfilling its contractual obligation and not in a legal battle. Hence they sent four representatives to negotiate a deal,” says the Spanish newspaper.

The businessmen are not detained, but it is stated that they have the obligation to report their movements to local authorities until the investigation into the fatal accident is completed.
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