Kiptum was born in Chepsamo village, Eldoret, on December 2, 1999. His family has a long history in athletics.
Kiptum was raised surrounded by sporting influences because his mother played volleyball and his father was a former runner.
His background with two brothers and two sisters encouraged him to pursue his love of running, with the help of well-known sportsmen such as Haile Gebrselassie and Eliud Kipchoge.
Kelvin Kiptum wife
Kelvin Kiptum led a quiet personal life despite his extraordinary career accomplishments. Kiptum had two children with Asenath Rotich, his spouse.
Kelvin Kiptum children
He left behind two children when he passed away. He chose to keep his children out of the public eye, therefore their names and careers remain unknown.
Kelvin Kiptum parents
The encouraging parents of record-breaking Kenyan marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum, Samson Cheruiyot, and his mother, helped him get started in the sports world. He has never disclosed to the world who his mother is.
Kelvin Kiptum siblings
Kiptum’s two brothers and two sisters were the siblings with whom he had the closest relationship.
Even though their names are not in the public domain, their presence surely had a significant influence on Kiptum’s character and athletic endeavors.
