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 (25 years old)
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Kenya:
Jacob Kiplimo was runner-up to Sawe in London on his marathon debut.
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Kenya:
Jacob Kiplimo won his third consecutive men's crown at the World Cross Country Championships.
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Ireland:
Jacob Kiplimo won the men’s race at the World Cross Country Championships.
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Argentina:
Jacob Kiplimo reaffirmed his status as a major contender in the marathon by winning the Chicago Marathon.
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Kenya:
Uganda's half-marathon world record holder Jacob Kiplimo has not made the trip to Tokyo due to personal reasons.
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Argentina:
Jacob Kiplimo is the Ugandan world record holder for the half marathon distance.
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Argentina:
Jacob Kiplimo is the Ugandan holder of the world record for the half marathon distance.
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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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