Uganda's Kiplimo regains world half marathon record in Lisbon

Uganda's Kiplimo regains world half marathon record in Lisbon

The Straits Times - Sports·2026-03-08 21:01

March 8 - Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo regained the world half marathon record on Sunday, storming to a stunning 57 minutes 20 seconds in Lisbon.

The 25-year-old shaved 10 seconds off the previous world record - set by Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha in Valencia in 2024 - reclaiming a title he last held in 2021 when he clocked 57:31 on the same Lisbon course.

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