Rip legends :Samuel Kamau Wanjiru and Kelvin Kiptum were in their prime.

Both Samuel Kamau Wanjiru and Kelvin Kiptum were in their prime. Samuel Wanjiru made history as the first Kenyan to clinch Olympic gold in the marathon at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, achieving this feat at the tender age of 24 after securing victory in five marathons.

Meanwhile, Kelvin Kiptum held the title of World Marathon Record holder, boasting a remarkable time of 2 hours, 35 seconds.

Among the six fastest marathons ever run, three belonged to him. Their untimely departures left a void in the world of athletics, Rip legends.