Amos Kipruto, the reigning Chicago Marathon silver medalist and former London Marathon champion, is mourning the loss of his father, Kiplimo Tuwei, who passed away on Wednesday, 10 December after a long and draining illness. Kipruto shared the news on his social channels and asked for privacy as the family grieves.
- Who: Amos Kipruto, Kenyan marathoner, former London champion
- Loss: Father Kiplimo Tuwei, died 10 December after a long illness
- Announcement: Shared via social media with an emotional video
- Family request: The family has asked for privacy during mourning
- Recent form: Course record win in Hamburg (2:03:46) and Chicago Marathon silver (2:03:54)
The Legacy
Kipruto has emerged as one of Kenya’s most consistent marathon performers. His standout achievements include:
- Former London Marathon champion
- Haspa Marathon Hamburg winner and course-record holder (April 2025) — 2:03:46, the first sub-2:04 in the event’s history
- 2025 Chicago Marathon silver medalist — 2:03:54
Social proof and reaction
The announcement prompted an outpouring of condolences from across the athletics community. World 5000m champion Beatrice Chebet wrote “Pole sana Amos,” while 2022 New York City Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi posted: “My condolences to you and your family.” Fans, teammates and officials also flooded Kipruto’s posts with messages of support.
In the video Kipruto shared, he sits beside his father in what appears to be a hospital bed, confirming he was at his father’s side during his final days. Kipruto’s emotional tribute reads in part: “Dad, you were the truest person I ever knew… Today, I feel like I’ve lost everything. It breaks my heart to say goodbye, Dad.”
The family has not released further details and has asked for privacy while they mourn. Mozzart Sport and the wider athletics community extend their heartfelt condolences to Amos Kipruto and his family during this difficult time.
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