Summary
Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo set a new world record in the men's half-marathon with a time of 57 minutes and 20 seconds in Lisbon. He beat the previous record by 10 seconds, which was set by Yomif Kejelcha. Kiplimo achieved this record without pacemakers, running strong in the final part of the race.
Key Facts
- Jacob Kiplimo, from Uganda, regained the men's half-marathon world record.
- He completed the race in Lisbon in 57 minutes and 20 seconds.
- Kiplimo's time was 10 seconds faster than the previous record by Yomif Kejelcha.
- The race did not have pacemakers, which are usually runners that help set the pace.
- Kiplimo had set a previous world record on the same Lisbon course in 2021.
- Nicholas Kipkorir finished 48 seconds behind Kiplimo, and Gilbert Kiprotich finished third.
- Kiplimo's previous attempt to break the 57-minute barrier was not recognized due to non-compliant race conditions.
- Ethiopian Tsige Gebreselama won the women's title with a time of 1:04:48.
