Jacob Kiplimo Breaks Half Marathon World Record in Lisbon
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:
Kiplimo Claims Historic Third Straight World Cross Country Title
For the third edition in a row, Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo claimed the senior men’s title at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 on Saturday, finishing ahead of Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi. In doing so, Kiplimo confirmed his status as one of the great distance runners of his generation. The
Kiplimo Wins Chicago Marathon in Record-Breaking Performance
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo was on world record pace at the 2025 Chicago Marathon. While he ultimately fell short of breaking the record, Kiplimo still claimed a dominant victory. He finished the race in 2:02:23, securing the win with a powerful performance. Kiplimo stayed near the front of the pack throughout
