Jacob Kiplimo
Jacob Kiplimo is a Ugandan long-distance runner who gained international attention for smashing the world record during a half marathon in Barcelona, finishing the race in an astonishing 56 minutes and 42 seconds.
Born on Feb 16, 2001 (24 years old)
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Guyana:
Jacob Kiplimo set a world record of 56 minutes 42 seconds in the men’s half-marathon.
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Pakistan:
Jacob Kiplimo was second in his marathon debut in 2:03:37.
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Indonesia:
Jacob Kiplimo finished second in the London Marathon 2025, 70 seconds behind Sawe.
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Taiwan:
Jacob Kiplimo was the world half marathon record-holder and finished behind Sabastian Sawe in the London Marathon.
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Ukraine:
Ugandan representative Jacob Kiplimo finished one minute and ten seconds behind.
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United Kingdom:
Jacob Kiplimo, the half-marathon world-record holder, finished second.
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San Marino:
Jacob Kiplimo finishes second with a national record time of 2h 03:37.
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Estonia:
Jacob Kiplimo finished second in his marathon debut at the London Marathon.
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France:
Jacob Kiplimo was closely watched as he had recently broken the half-marathon world record.
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Kenya:
Jacob Kiplimo is Uganda's world half marathon record holder.
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