Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum was a fast-rising star in the world of marathon running. In October, he beat Eliud Kipchoge’s marathon record and was expected to be the one to break the two-hour limit. But over the weekend, he died in a tragic car accident. Host Marco Werman speaks with The World’s Africa Correspondent Halima Gikandi in Nairobi.
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