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March 11, 2026
African runner reclaims half marathon world record (PHOTO/VIDEO)
Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo sets a new half marathon world record with 57:20 in Lisbon, reclaiming the title
TL;DR
- Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda set a new half marathon world record of 57:20 in Lisbon.
- This time is ten seconds faster than the previous official record.
- Kiplimo improved on his own record of 57:31 from November 2021.
- Nicholas Kipkorir of Kenya finished second, and Gilbert Kiprotich came third.
- Kiplimo's previous record-setting performance in Barcelona last year was not ratified.
- Tsigie Gebreselama of Ethiopia won the women's elite race.
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