Kiplimo smashes world half-marathon record
Racing in ideal weather conditions of 13 degrees celsius (55 degrees fahrenheit) with no wind, Kiplimo also set a world best of 39:47 for 15km en route to the half marathon record.
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Jacob Kiplimo celebrates after crossing the finish line in 56 minutes 42 seconds in Barcelona. (Courtesy Photo)
By NewVision Reporter
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Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo became the first person to break the 57-minute barrier for the half-marathon as he set a stunning new world record of 56 minutes