Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo sets half-marathon world record in Lisbon
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- •Jacob Kiplimo set the new men’s half-marathon world record in Lisbon in early March 2026.
- •The Lisbon race where Kiplimo broke the record took place on a certified road course in Portugal’s capital.
- •Kiplimo had previously held the men’s half-marathon world record before losing it to another runner.
- •Coverage in Argentina linked Kiplimo’s Lisbon performance to earlier celebrations of his achievements in Buenos Aires.
- •Media in Turkey and Qatar described Kiplimo as having ‘stormed back’ to reclaim the record.
- •Russian and Asian outlets published photo and video material of Kiplimo’s record-breaking run.
- •South African coverage of distance running in March 2026 also highlighted Eliud Kipchoge’s planned appearance at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon.
- •Reports noted that Kipchoge wants to use his Cape Town race to promote the idea of uniting people worldwide through running.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Jacob Kiplimo continues to lower his half-marathon times in 2026 races Race organizers in Europe and Asia may increase appearance offers and prize purses to attract him and other East African stars.
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RURT (EN)African runner reclaims half marathon world record (PHOTO/VIDEO)CNChannel News AsiaUganda's Kiplimo regains world half marathon record in LisbonMEDaily SabahKiplimo storms back to reclaim half-marathon world record in LisbonMEAl Jazeera - AllUganda’s Jacob Kiplimo regains half-marathon world record in Lisbon