A year after the Kenyan’s historic world-record run in the Windy City – and just eight months after his tragic death in a traffic accident – Jack Rathborn examines the legacy of the marathon runner an

Thousands of marathoners have flocked to the Windy City for what promises to be an emotional 2024 Chicago Marathon. Just a year ago, Kelvin Kiptum shocked the world by running the fastest marathon in history, clocking 2:00:35. Tragically, the 24-year-old died in a car accident four months later, alongside his coach, Gervais Hakizimana.

A year later, the late Kelvin Kiptum’s world record run remains as jaw-dropping as it was at the 2023 Chicago Marathon.

A year after Kelvin Kiptum's impressive world record, the Chicago Marathon is set to honor the late athlete this month.

Kelvin Kiptum became the first human being to run a recognised marathon race under 2:01 when he set the new world record in Chicago on October 8, 2023.

The 2024 Chicago Marathon is almost upon us. On Sunday, October 13, more than 50,000 runners will gather in Grant Park and race through the city, from Lakeview to Bronzeville. Whether you’re participating in the big race or just cheering on the runners,