Ugandan long-distance sensation Jacob Kiplimo made history on Sunday, February 16, at the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks, a World Athletics Gold Label road race, by smashing the world half marathon record with an astonishing time of 56:41.
Kiplimo’s phenomenal performance saw him obliterate the previous world record of 57:30, set by Yomif Kejelcha, by a staggering 49 seconds.
This represents the greatest single improvement on the men’s world half marathon record, marking a groundbreaking moment in long-distance running.
Competing in near-perfect conditions with temperatures at 13ºC and no wind, the 24-year-old displayed extraordinary endurance and speed.
Not only did he become the first athlete in history to dip below the 57-minute mark for the half marathon, but he also set a world best of 39:47 for 15km en route to his record-breaking finish.
Kiplimo, a two-time world cross-country champion, has once again proven his dominance in road racing with this landmark achievement.
His record-setting run in Barcelona further cements his status as one of the most formidable long-distance runners of this generation.
