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Kelvin Kiptum: Village artisan sensation who broke Kipchoge's marathon record

World marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum speaks at Iten town, Elgeyo Marakwet County, on October 11, 2023, upon his triumphant return from Chicago, USA. [Christopher Kipsang, Standard]

The newly crowned world marathon record holder Kelvin Kiptum has inked his name in the annals of history as one of the greatest sportsmen.

But his is a story of meteoric rise from obscurity to global fame. His rise to stardom - without taking part in local competitions like school games as is always the tradition - has wowed the sporting world.

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