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Ugandan long distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has made history after setting a new Half Marathon World Record with an astonishing time of 57 minutes and 20 seconds at the Lisbon Half Marathon.
The remarkable performance marks another major milestone for Uganda in international athletics, further cementing the country’s reputation as a powerhouse in long distance running. Kiplimo’s record-breaking run has been widely celebrated by fans, sports officials and fellow athletes across the world.
Kiplimo, who has already established himself as one of the leading distance runners globally, delivered a dominant performance in Lisbon to set the new benchmark in the half-marathon discipline. His achievement is being hailed as a historic moment not only for Ugandan athletics but also for the global running community.
The remarkable performance marks another major milestone for Uganda in international athletics, further cementing the country’s reputation as a powerhouse in long distance running. Kiplimo’s record-breaking run has been widely celebrated by fans, sports officials and fellow athletes across the world.
Kiplimo, who has already established himself as one of the leading distance runners globally, delivered a dominant performance in Lisbon to set the new benchmark in the half-marathon discipline. His achievement is being hailed as a historic moment not only for Ugandan athletics but also for the global running community.