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Two-time Olympics champion Eliud Kipchoge has discored why he mourned Kelvin Kiptum for just 15 minutes followin his tragic death in February.
Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge has spoken again about the torture he went through following the tragic death of compatriot Kelvin Kiptum in February.
Kiptum, the marathon world record holder, perished in a road accident together with his coach Gervais Hakizimana.
Eliud Kipchoge, considered the greatest marathoner of all time, was accused of having a hand in the demise of the 24-year-old, allegations the 39-year-old dismissed. The five-time Berlin marathon champion says he only mourned Kiptum for 15 minutes following the accusations.
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13:00 - 07.05.2024
Eliud Kipchoge breaks silence on accusations about Kiptum's death & ensuing social media attacks
Former world marathon record holder Eliud Kipchoge has for the first time, opened up about the unwarranted attacks he received from Kenyans on social media accusing him of being involved in the murder of the late Kelvin Kiptum.
"12th of February was really bad. I mourned Kiptum for only 15 minutes. I was in training with my boys when the news broke. At first, we thought it was our neighbour in Nandi called Kiptum, before we learnt Kiptum died in a road accident...I was in shock...I rushed home, took a shower and took my phone. Immediately I got my phone, instead of mourning the death of somebody, then a whole thing actually came to my side that I am the one who killed him," Kipchoge told NTV.
He said the talk was weird considering the time. "I tracked the time, the guy died about 11pm but 30 minutes past midnight, the discussions were there. Many people discussed how to burn my house, my children, and also the camp."
The four-time London marathon champion said he wasn't afraid of death, adding that Kiptum's death was even politicised. "My life is easy to handle. Yes, it felt scary [to receive the threats], but I go to training at six oclock. If you want to kill me, you can find me on the way. I do not have bullet proof or body guards, it is easy. I was surprise to read all those things. Kiptum's death was even politicised. My training mates were in that thing that Eliud has done this. ...it's life. In life they say 97 percent of the people are negative thinkers, only three percent are positive".
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15:19 - 01.03.2024
ATHLETICS Kipchoge describes Kiptum death as 'unfortunate' ahead of Tokyo Marathon
Marathon icon Eliud Kipchoge has described the death of World record holder Kelvin Kiptum as "unfortunate" ahead of the 2024 Tokyo edition on Sunday.
Eliud Kipchoge who has resumed training following Paris Olympic Games setback, is motivated to keep going as he eyes a better run next season. He believes that he still has more left in the tank to do something astounding before exiting the marathon stage.
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