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Recent details have emerged about the final moments of the world marathon record holder, Kelvin Kiptum.
On February 20, the forensic unit of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations initiated an inquiry into tracing Kiptum's activities leading up to his tragic demise.
Detectives established that on the ill-fated day, Kiptum, along with his coach Gervais Hakizimana and a lady identified as Sharon Koskei, visited three different restaurants in Eldoret.
The establishments included Talex Inn, Car Wash, and Wells Irish hotels in Rupa Mall.
Kiptum's ultimate stop was at Grand Miamir Guesthouse, where he arrived at 9:12 pm and departed at 10:25 pm.
According to the restaurant manager, Kiptum ordered meat and boiled bananas. He settled a bill of KSh 3,150, completing the payment via M-Pesa at 10:16 pm.
The manager stated, "He visited our hotel at around 9:12 pm and ordered meat and boiled bananas. After completing his meal, he left at around 10:25 pm."
This development coincided with the acceptance of the autopsy results by the family of the late marathon world record holder.
The results revealed that Kiptum succumbed to severe head injuries resulting from the fatal accident.
Chief Government Pathologist Dr. Johansen Oduor reported extensive injuries and fractures to Kiptum's head, including fractures to the skull, ribs, and damage to his lungs.
Dr. Oduor clarified that he conducted the postmortem due to speculation surrounding the death of the world's fastest marathoner.
He affirmed that the injuries observed were consistent with those typically associated with the accident.
The postmortem, lasting over two hours, was carried out by Dr. Oduor at the Eldoret Hospital morgue, in the presence of Kiptum's father, Samson Cheruiyot, and a team of homicide officers from the DCI headquarters.
Following the postmortem, Dr. Oduor briefed Kiptum's family before addressing the media.
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