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Here are the world records held by Uganda

Here are the world records held by Uganda

Uganda continues to make its mark on the global stage after long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo set a new world record in the half marathon on Sunday.Kiplimo achieved the milestone after winning the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon in Lisbon, Portugal with an outstanding time of 57 minutes and 20 s

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Uganda celebrates Kiplimo’s Chicago Marathon win

Uganda celebrates Kiplimo’s Chicago Marathon win

Kiplimo finishes first in 2:02:23 at the 2025 Chicago MarathonKAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Jacob Kiplimo’s historic win at the 2025 Chicago Marathon has drawn wide celebrations back home in Uganda.Kiplimo became the

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Kiplimo Breaks National Record on Marathon Debut with Second-Place Finish in London

Kiplimo Breaks National Record on Marathon Debut with Second-Place Finish in London

Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo made a stunning full marathon debut at the London Marathon today, finishing second behind Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe and setting a new Ugandan national record with a time of 2:03:37.Kiplimo, the world half marathon record holder, ran a patient race, sticking with the

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World Champion Jacob Kiplimo Ready for Valencia Road Race

World Champion Jacob Kiplimo Ready for Valencia Road Race

Jacob Kiplimo, the reigning world cross country champion and holder of the 21km world record, is geared up for the upcoming 10 km Valencia Road race in Spain scheduled for January 14th, 2024. The talented Ugandan athlete, also a double Commonwealth Gold medalist, is expected to face tough competi

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