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Jacob Kiplimo Breaks Half-Marathon World Record Again

3/8/2026

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Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda reclaimed the men's half-marathon world record on March 8, 2026, in Lisbon, finishing in 57 minutes 20 seconds.
He surpassed the previous record by 10 seconds, set by Yomif Kejelcha in 2024.
Kiplimo first set the half-marathon record in 2021.
Nicholas Kipkorir of Kenya finished second in 58:08.
Gilbert Kiprotich finished third in 58:59.

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Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda reclaimed the men's half-marathon world record on March 8, 2026, in Lisbon, finishing in 57 minutes 20 seconds.
He surpassed the previous record by 10 seconds, set by Yomif Kejelcha in 2024.
Kiplimo first set the half-marathon record in 2021.
Nicholas Kipkorir of Kenya finished second in 58:08.
Gilbert Kiprotich finished third in 58:59.