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March 8, 2026
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo storms to half-marathon world record in Lisbon
Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo regained the half-marathon world record on Sunday, storming to victory in a stunning time of 57 minutes and 20 seconds in Lisbon.
TL;DR
- Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda set a new half-marathon world record in Lisbon with a time of 57 minutes and 20 seconds.
- This time is 10 seconds faster than the previous record set by Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha in 2024.
- Kiplimo had previously held the record in 2021 with a time of 57:31.
- Nicholas Kipkorir of Kenya finished second, and Gilbert Kiprotich secured third place.
- Tsigie Gebreselama of Ethiopia won the women's race in 1:04:48.
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