Oct 8, 2023; Chicago, IL, USA; Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya celebrates after finishing in a world record time of 2:00:35 to win the Chicago Marathon at Grant Park. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports Kelvin Kiptum Cheruiyot, born on December 2, 1999, and sadly passed away on February 11, 2024, was a distinguished Kenyan long-distance runner who left an indelible mark on the sport. Renowned as the world record holder in marathon running at the time of his untimely demise, Kiptum achieved a monumental feat by becoming the first individual in history to complete a marathon in under two hours and one minute in a race that met record-eligible criteria. His athletic prowess was evident in his remarkable performances, with three of the seven fastest marathons ever recorded credited to his name. Throughout his career, Kiptum exhibited sheer dominance, emerging victorious in all three marathons he participated in, including two prestigious World Marathon Majors (WMM)...