Jacob Kiplimo Breaks Half Marathon World Record in Lisbon
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Jacob Kiplimo Breaks Half Marathon World Record in Lisbon

March 8, 2026
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On a cool Sunday in Lisbon, Jacob Kiplimo didn’t just run a race—he ran into history. The Ugandan long-distance star smashed the half marathon world record, crossing the finish line in 57:20, ten seconds faster than the mark set by Yomif Kejelcha three years ago. The course was familiar territory:

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