Paul Tergat led the National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) executive members in visitng the late Kelvin Kiptum’s home today morning.
Tergat, has arrived at the Kiptum Family home to extend heartfelt condolences and share in the mourning with the bereaved family.
Accompanying him are Secretary General Francis Mutuku and Treasurer Eliud Kariuki, forming a united front in this somber moment where Tergat expressed empathy, assured the grieving family and the athletics community of unwavering support during this challenging time.
Acknowledging the profound sorrow of losing the World Record holder, Tergat emphasized the difficulty of such moments but encouraged strength amidst the emotional turbulence.
With a collective spirit, he conveyed a poignant message: “We’re still grappling with the emotions of losing an athlete. It will never be easy, but we have to summon strength within ourselves. As we run in Paris, it will be a run in unity, dedicated to Kelvin’s memory and the resilience of our athletic community.”