Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo regains half-marathon world record in Lisbon
Al Jazeera
The 25-year-old is back on top, five years after first setting the record on the same course.
Ugandan Jacob Kiplimo has reclaimed the men’s half-marathon world record, winning in Lisbon in 57 minutes, 20 seconds to take 10 seconds off the time set by Yomif Kejelcha two years ago.
In a race without pacemakers, Kiplimo covered the first 5km (3.1. miles) on Sunday in a rapid 13:28 with Kenyans Nicholas Kipkorir and Gilbert Kiprotich on his heels. After the trio reached 10km (6.2 miles) in 27:00, Kiprotich faded.
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