Kiplimo breaks world half marathon record with 57:20 on Lisbon return - worldathletics.org

Jacob Kiplimo, at just 25-years-old, has had one of the best seasons in running history - and on Sunday, he could cap that off with a win and World Record at the 2026 Chicago Marathon. Kiplimo currently holds a personal best of 2:00:28 over the full marathon distance, and he also has the half marathon World Record of 57:20 to his name - but more on that soon. Australian, British, Irish and Canadian audiences can watch the Chicago Marathon LIVE on FloTrackTigst Assefa Runs Gritty Berlin Marathon Finish Despite Ruptured Achilles2026 Chicago Marathon Elite EntriesThe Ugandan has had an unbelievable season so far in 2026. It all started at the 2026 World XC Championships where Kiplimo collected his third World XC Title in-a-row. He gapped Berihu Aregawi to win by 18-seconds in a statement victory. Kiplimo then headed to Portugal in March. At the Lisbon Half Marathon, the young star set a World Record in the Half Marathon by posting a 57:20 for a 48-second victory. Just over a month later, Kiplimo ran the 2026 London Marathon. In just his third race at the distance he finished third with an astounding 2:00:28.

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