Jacob Kiplimo broke the half marathon world record by finishing in 56:41 at the Barcelona Half Marathon. This feat makes him the first runner to finish under 57 minutes. He will debut in the marathon on April 27 in London. Geoffrey Kamworor and Samuel Mailu rounded out the top spots in the men’s race, while Joyciline Jepkosgei won the women’s race.
Jacob Kiplimo has made history by setting a new world record in the half marathon, clocking in at an impressive 56:41 at the Barcelona Half Marathon. This achievement marks him as the first athlete ever to complete the distance in under 57 minutes, surpassing the previous record held by Yomif Kejelcha by 88 seconds. Kiplimo’s outstanding performance comes just ahead of his marathon debut, scheduled for April 27 in London.
Kiplimo commented on his race strategy, expressing his excitement about his accomplishment. He described how he began strongly, aiming to separate himself from his competitors early on. As he maintained a record-breaking pace throughout the race, he decided to hold onto that speed at all costs, ultimately succeeding in his goal.
In the men’s race, Geoffrey Kamworor from Uganda took second place with a time of 58:44, followed by Kenya’s Samuel Mailu finishing in 59:40. In the women’s category, Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya won with a time of 1:04:11.
Jacob Kiplimo made a monumental leap in long-distance running by breaking the half marathon world record with a time of 56:41. His impressive performance not only showcases his remarkable speed and endurance but also sets a new standard in the sport. He looks forward to his upcoming marathon, building on this achievement.
Original Source: www.independent.co.ug
