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Jacob Kiplimo
Athlete
Jacob Kiplimo is a Ugandan long-distance runner and a two-time world cross-country champion.
Notable Quotes
"I’m so happy to break the world record."View Story →
"I’m so happy to break the world record."View Story →
"I'm so happy to break the world record. After the first 10km, I thought the world record was possible. I tried to keep pushing the pace in the final two kilometres."View Story →
"I’m so happy to break the world record. After the first 10km, I thought the world record was possible. I tried to keep pushing the pace in the final two kilometres."View Story →
"I’m so happy to break the world record."View Story →
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April 19, 2026Uganda's Kiplimo regains world half marathon record in Lisbon - Reuters
Uganda's Kiplimo regains world half marathon record in Lisbon Reuters
March 8, 2026