Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo wins World Half Marathon

Jacob Kiplimo has won the World Half Marathon in Gdynia, Poland, clocking a championship record of 58:49.

It was Kiplimo's second major championship medal after taking the 2017 World junior Cross Country title on home soil in Kampala.

"It was an amazing race and the course was good," Kiplimo said after the race. "I am happy I have run my personal best and Championship record."

Pre-race favourite Joshua Cheptegei was fourth. Kenya's Kibiwott Kandie finished second in 58:54 with Amdework Walelign third for Ethiopia in 59:08.

Congratulations to you Jacob Kiplimo on winning Gold for Uganda at the World Half Marathon championship. I also congratulate @joshuacheptege1 and the rest of the team; the Ugandan Flag has been raised so high. pic.twitter.com/RilVasDLmy

— Yoweri K Museveni (@KagutaMuseveni) October 17, 2020