The runners of the London Marathon paid tribute to last year's winner, who died in a car crash in February

London Marathon paid tribute to last year’s winner Kelvin Kiptum with a period of applause before the start of the race on Sunday. Last year's winner died in a car crash in February after being involved in a crash with a passenger on the motorway in February.

Kenyan runner Kelvin Kiptum was 24 when he died alongside his Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana, 37, in a road accident in his homeland on February 11. He was 24 at the time of his death in his native Rwanda. London Marathon runners pay emotional tribute to the late runner.

London Marathon pays tribute to last year's winner Kelvin Kiptum, who died in car crash. The London Marathon has paid tribute with a period of applause before the start of the men’s race. The event was held in memory of the last year’�s winner, who was killed in a car accident.

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir and Alexander Mutiso Munyao won on a poignant day at the London marathon. Kiptum remembered in Kenya’s London marathon double. Peres, Peres and Alexander Muhayo won the London Marathon on the same day.