Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo shattered the world half marathon record in Barcelona, clocking 56:41. This is a 49-second improvement over the previous record set by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha. Meanwhile, Japan’s Toshikazu Yamanishi set a new 20 km race walk record, marking a significant day in athletics.
Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda set a new world record for the half marathon on Sunday, completing the distance in 56 minutes and 41 seconds in Barcelona. This remarkable time surpasses the prior record by 49 seconds, which was held by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha since October. Kiplimo’s achievement is recognized by World Athletics as the largest single improvement in the men’s half marathon record.
In conclusion, Jacob Kiplimo has established a new benchmark in half marathon running by breaking the world record with an impressive time of 56:41. His record-breaking performance represents a notable advancement in athletic achievement. Additionally, Toshikazu Yamanishi’s 20 km race walk record further highlights the remarkable athletic performances seen this weekend.
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