- It has been one year since the death of Kelvin Kiptum and Kenyans have been paying their respects to the world record of the marathon race
- Since his death, there has been controversy over his money which has caused a misunderstanding between the parties.
- Kiptum's mother Mary Kangongo, has asked for compensation from her GOLZO
Kenyans and the athletic world gave their condolences to the family of Kelvin KiptumFebruary 11, one year after his sudden death.
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The Marathon world record holder still asks questions about her family's money.
His mother has asked his former representative Golazo to compensate for the athlete.
What was done with Kelvin Kiptum's money?
Kelvin Kiptum participated in three marathons in his profession before dying in a car accident with his coach Gervais Hakizimana last year.
The Kenyan was expected to be the first athlete to run for less than two hours in formal competitions, but his life was suddenly interrupted.
Since his death, questions have arisen about his money and compensation from the government and his agent, Golazo.
His world record he set in the Chicago Marathon in 2023 brought him millions of dollars, but reports say the money was banned.
His father, Samson Cheruiyot, accused Mark Corstjens of Golazo for blocking the money of his late son.
Elder Cheruiyot described the difficult financial situation they have been through since Kiptum's death, claiming that Kiptum's wife, Asenath Rotich, is receiving support from Golazo.
“I burned charcoal to make sure he had everything he needed, and his mother bought second -hand shoes for him,” Cheruiyot told the BBC after Kiptum's death.
“There was a day when we slept on the floor as we traveled to the country's competition so we could move on.”
What does Kiptum's mother say about compensation?
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, her mother Mary Kangongo asked Golazo to compensate because they had not received any answers about her son's money.
“I want Golazo to pay me for taking care of my son. If they don't want to answer, then they must pay me,” Said Kangongo.
Last week, Kenya's Athletics Officer, Barnabas Korir, was quoted by a local site as saying that the Kiptum family was financially safe, but Cheruiyot opposed the allegations.
“We as the parents of the late Kelvin Kiptum want to know more about the financial security of Mr. Korir. It's one year now, and we don't know where Kiptum's children are up to date,” said Cheruiyot.
“Do you know we are suffering as parents?
He also claimed that the family of the Kiptum coach had received KSh 5 million, and they also had to receive the same amount, but they had not received the money so far.
What does Kiptum's agent say?
His agent, Mark Corstjens, told TUKO.co.ke that they had formed a Foundation which would ensure the Kiptum family, especially his children, get everything they need in the future.
Kiptum's wife responds to allegations against her
As previously reported by TUKO.co.ke, the widow of Kiptum, Asenath Rotich, responded to allegations from the deceased's parents that she refused to attend her husband's memory.
Mrs. Rotich issued a message to oppose the allegations, appearing to ignore reports stating that he rejected an invitation to attend Kiptum's memory.
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