Jacob Kiplimo

Distance runner

Jacob Kiplimo

Ugandan distance runner, first man under 57 minutes in the half marathon

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49 sourced records. Each exercise has a top recorded mark and its evidence. Check the date, age, effort and method before you compare.

Jacob Kiplimo marathon

Jacob Kiplimo's recorded marathon is 2:00:28. Performance date: 2026-04-26. Age at the time: 25. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

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TCS London Marathon (London (GBR)) · Season best 2026, road, age 25

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“Marathon 2026 2:00:28 London (GBR) 26 APR 2026”

Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World Athletics

Season's best for 2026 in the World Athletics progression table (Marathon).

  1. 2026

    • Marathon2:04:18

      CompetitionPlace 4, road, age 25

      Official result, worldathletics.org2026-10-11 · age 25

      Quote and details
      “Marathon 11 OCT 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL - Elite Event 4. 2:04:18”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsBank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL - Elite Event

    • Marathon2:00:28

      CompetitionSeason best 2026, road, age 25

      Official result, worldathletics.org2026-04-26 · age 25

      Quote and details
      “Marathon 2026 2:00:28 London (GBR) 26 APR 2026”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsTCS London Marathon (London (GBR))

  2. 2025

    • Marathon2:02:23

      CompetitionSeason best 2025, road, age 24

      Official result, worldathletics.org2025-10-12 · age 24

      Quote and details
      “Marathon 2025 2:02:23 Chicago, IL (USA) 12 OCT 2025”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsBank of America Chicago Marathon (Chicago, IL (USA))

    • Marathon2:03:37

      CompetitionMajor Marathon, place 2 in this race, road, age 24

      Official result, worldathletics.org2025-04-27 · age 24

      Quote and details
      “2. Marathon 2:03:37 27 APR 2025 TCS London Marathon”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsTCS London Marathon (London (GBR))

Jacob Kiplimo 5k

Jacob Kiplimo's recorded 5k is 12:40.96. Performance date: 2024-05-30. Age at the time: 23. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

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Oslo Bislett Games (Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR)) · Season best 2024, track, age 23

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“5000 Metres 2024 12:40.96 Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR) 30 MAY 2024”

Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World Athletics

Season's best for 2024 in the World Athletics progression table (5000 Metres).

  1. 2024

    • 5K12:40.96

      CompetitionSeason best 2024, track, age 23

      Official result, worldathletics.org2024-05-30 · age 23

      Quote and details
      “5000 Metres 2024 12:40.96 Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR) 30 MAY 2024”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsOslo Bislett Games (Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR))

  2. 2023

    • 5K12:41.73

      CompetitionSeason best 2023, track, age 22

      Official result, worldathletics.org2023-06-15 · age 22

      Quote and details
      “5000 Metres 2023 12:41.73 Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR) 15 JUN 2023”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsOslo Bislett Games (Bislett Stadion, Oslo (NOR))

  3. 2022

    • 5K13:08.08

      CompetitionSeason best 2022, track, age 21

      Official result, worldathletics.org2022-08-06 · age 21

      Quote and details
      “5000 Metres 2022 13:08.08 Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (GBR) 06 AUG 2022”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsXXII Commonwealth Games (Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (GBR))

  4. 2021

    • 5K13:02.4

      CompetitionOlympic Games, place 5 in this race, track, age 20

      Official result, worldathletics.org2021-08-06 · age 20

      Quote and details
      “5. 5000 Metres 13:02.40 06 AUG 2021 The XXXII Olympic Games”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsThe XXXII Olympic Games (National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN))

    • 5K12:55.6

      CompetitionSeason best 2021, track, age 20

      Official result, worldathletics.org2021-06-29 · age 20

      Quote and details
      “5000 Metres 2021 12:55.60 Stadion Allmend, Luzern (SUI) 29 JUN 2021”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsSpitzen Leichtathletik (Stadion Allmend, Luzern (SUI))

  5. 2020

    • 5K12:48.63

      CompetitionSeason best 2020, track, age 19

      Official result, worldathletics.org2020-09-08 · age 19

      Quote and details
      “5000 Metres 2020 12:48.63 Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE) 08 SEP 2020”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World Athletics59th Ostrava Golden Spike (Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE))

  6. 2018

    • 5K13:23.35

      CompetitionYouth recordWorld U20 Championships, place 6 in this race, track, age 17

      Official result, worldathletics.org2018-07-14 · age 17

      Quote and details
      “6. 5000 Metres 13:23.35 14 JUL 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsIAAF World U20 Championships (Ratinan Stadion, Tampere (FIN))

    • 5K13:19.66

      CompetitionYouth recordSeason best 2018, track, age 17

      Official result, worldathletics.org2018-06-10 · age 17

      Quote and details
      “5000 Metres 2018 13:19.66 Olympiastadion, Stockholm (SWE) 10 JUN 2018”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsStockholm BAUHAUS-galan (Olympiastadion, Stockholm (SWE))

  7. 2017

    • 5K13:13.64

      CompetitionYouth recordSeason best 2017, track, age 16

      Official result, worldathletics.org2017-05-27 · age 16

      Quote and details
      “5000 Metres 2017 13:13.64 Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) 27 MAY 2017”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsEugene Prefontaine Classic (Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA))

    • 5K13:30.92

      CompetitionYouth recordPlace 22nd (h), International competitions, age 16 or 17

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2017 · age 16–17medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “World Championships London, United Kingdom 22nd (h) 5000 m 13:30.92”

      Jacob Kiplimo - WikipediaWorld Championships (London, United Kingdom)

  8. 2016

    • 5K13:19.54

      CompetitionYouth recordSeason best 2016, track, age 15

      Official result, worldathletics.org2016-06-10 · age 15

      Quote and details
      “5000 Metres 2016 13:19.54 Ponzano Veneto (ITA) 10 JUN 2016”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsPonzano Veneto Memorial Giovanni Maria Idda (Ponzano Veneto (ITA))

    • 5K13:30.4

      CompetitionYouth recordPlace 26th (h), International competitions, age 15 or 16

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2016 · age 15–16medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 26th (h) 5000 m 13:30.40”

      Jacob Kiplimo - WikipediaOlympic Games (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Jacob Kiplimo 10k

Jacob Kiplimo's recorded 10k is 26:33.93. Performance date: 2021-05-19. Age at the time: 20. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

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60th Ostrava Golden Spike (Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE)) · Season best 2021, track, age 20

Source quote and limits
“10,000 Metres 2021 26:33.93 Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE) 19 MAY 2021”

Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World Athletics

Season's best for 2021 in the World Athletics progression table (10,000 Metres).

  1. 2024

    • 10K26:46.39

      CompetitionSeason best 2024, track, age 23

      Official result, worldathletics.org2024-08-02 · age 23

      Quote and details
      “10,000 Metres 2024 26:46.39 Stade de France, Paris (FRA) 02 AUG 2024”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsThe XXXIII Olympic Games (Stade de France, Paris (FRA))

    • 10K26:48

      CompetitionSeason best 2024, road, age 23

      Official result, worldathletics.org2024-01-14 · age 23

      Quote and details
      “10 Kilometres Road 2024 26:48 Valencia (ESP) 14 JAN 2024”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World Athletics10K Valencia Ibercaja (Valencia (ESP))

  2. 2022

    • 10K27:09.19

      CompetitionSeason best 2022, track, age 21

      Official result, worldathletics.org2022-08-02 · age 21

      Quote and details
      “10,000 Metres 2022 27:09.19 Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (GBR) 02 AUG 2022”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsXXII Commonwealth Games (Alexander Stadium, Birmingham (GBR))

    • 10K27:27.97

      CompetitionWorld Championships, place 3 in this race, track, age 21

      Official result, worldathletics.org2022-07-17 · age 21

      Quote and details
      “3. 10,000 Metres 27:27.97 17 JUL 2022 World Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsWorld Athletics Championships, Oregon 2022 (Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA))

  3. 2021

    • 10K27:43.88

      CompetitionOlympic Games, place 3 in this race, track, age 20

      Official result, worldathletics.org2021-07-30 · age 20

      Quote and details
      “3. 10,000 Metres 27:43.88 30 JUL 2021 The XXXII Olympic Games”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsThe XXXII Olympic Games (National Stadium, Tokyo (JPN))

    • 10K26:33.93

      CompetitionSeason best 2021, track, age 20

      Official result, worldathletics.org2021-05-19 · age 20

      Quote and details
      “10,000 Metres 2021 26:33.93 Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE) 19 MAY 2021”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World Athletics60th Ostrava Golden Spike (Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE))

  4. 2019

    • 10K27:31

      CompetitionSeason best 2019, road, age 18

      Official result, worldathletics.org2019-05-19 · age 18

      Quote and details
      “10 Kilometres Road 2019 27:31 Manchester (GBR) 19 MAY 2019”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsSimplyhealth Great Manchester Run (Manchester (GBR))

  5. 2018

    • 10K28:17

      CompetitionYouth recordSeason best 2018, road, age 17

      Official result, worldathletics.org2018-10-06 · age 17

      Quote and details
      “10 Kilometres Road 2018 28:17 Trento (ITA) 06 OCT 2018”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsTrento Giro al Sas (Trento (ITA))

    • 10K27:40.36

      CompetitionYouth recordWorld U20 Championships, place 2 in this race, track, age 17

      Official result, worldathletics.org2018-07-10 · age 17

      Quote and details
      “2. 10,000 Metres 27:40.36 10 JUL 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsIAAF World U20 Championships (Ratinan Stadion, Tampere (FIN))

    • 10K27:30.25

      CompetitionYouth recordSeason best 2018, track, age 17

      Official result, worldathletics.org2018-04-13 · age 17

      Quote and details
      “10,000 Metres 2018 27:30.25 Gold Coast (AUS) 13 APR 2018”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsGold Coast Commonwealth Games (Gold Coast (AUS))

    • 10K26:41

      CompetitionPlace 1st, International competitions, age 17 or 18

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2018 · age 17–18medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “San Silvestre Vallecana Madrid, Spain 1st 10 km 26:41”

      Jacob Kiplimo - WikipediaSan Silvestre Vallecana (Madrid, Spain)

  6. 2016

    • 10K28:26

      CompetitionYouth recordSeason best 2016, road, age 15

      Official result, worldathletics.org2016-11-13 · age 15

      Quote and details
      “10 Kilometres Road 2016 28:26 Cuneo (ITA) 13 NOV 2016”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsCuneo ASICS Run (Cuneo (ITA))

    • 10K27:26.68

      CompetitionYouth recordSeason best 2016, track, age 15

      Official result, worldathletics.org2016-07-19 · age 15

      Quote and details
      “10,000 Metres 2016 27:26.68 Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz (POL) 19 JUL 2016”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsIAAF World U20 Championships (Zdzisław Krzyszkowiak Stadium, Bydgoszcz (POL))

  7. 2015

    • 10K28:49

      CompetitionYouth recordSeason best 2015, road, age 15

      Official result, worldathletics.org2015-12-31 · age 15

      Quote and details
      “10 Kilometres Road 2015 28:49 Roma (ITA) 31 DEC 2015”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsRoma We Run Rome (Roma (ITA))

Jacob Kiplimo half marathon

Jacob Kiplimo's recorded half marathon is 56:42. Performance date: 2025-02-16. Age at the time: 24. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

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eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks (Barcelona (ESP)) · Season best 2025, road, age 24

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“Half Marathon 2025 56:42 Barcelona (ESP) 16 FEB 2025”

Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World Athletics

Season's best for 2025 in the World Athletics progression table (Half Marathon).

  1. 2026

    • Half marathon57:20

      CompetitionSeason best 2026, road, age 25

      Official result, worldathletics.org2026-03-08 · age 25

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2026 57:20 Lisboa (POR) 08 MAR 2026”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsEDP Lisbon Half Marathon (Lisboa (POR))

  2. 2025

    • Half marathon56:42

      CompetitionSeason best 2025, road, age 24

      Official result, worldathletics.org2025-02-16 · age 24

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2025 56:42 Barcelona (ESP) 16 FEB 2025”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticseDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona by Brooks (Barcelona (ESP))

    • Half marathon58:29

      CompetitionPlace 1st, International competitions, age 24 or 25

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2025 · age 24–25medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “21K Buenos Aires Buenos Aires, Argentina 1st Half marathon 58:29”

      Jacob Kiplimo - Wikipedia21K Buenos Aires (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

  3. 2024

    • Half marathon58:09

      CompetitionSeason best 2024, road, age 23

      Official result, worldathletics.org2024-09-15 · age 23

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2024 58:09 Copenhagen (DEN) 15 SEP 2024”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsCopenhagen Half Marathon (Copenhagen (DEN))

  4. 2023

    • Half marathon1:01:31

      CompetitionSeason best 2023, road, age 22

      Official result, worldathletics.org2023-03-19 · age 22

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2023 1:01:31 New York, NY (USA) 19 MAR 2023”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsUnited Airlines NYC Half (New York, NY (USA))

  5. 2022

    • Half marathon57:56

      CompetitionSeason best 2022, road, age 21

      Official result, worldathletics.org2022-02-19 · age 21

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2022 57:56 Ras Al Khaimah (UAE) 19 FEB 2022”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsRas Al Khaimah Half Marathon (Ras Al Khaimah (UAE))

    • Half marathon59:33

      CompetitionPlace 1st, International competitions, age 21 or 22

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2022 · age 21–22medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “Great North Run Newcastle, United Kingdom 1st Half marathon 59:33”

      Jacob Kiplimo - WikipediaGreat North Run (Newcastle, United Kingdom)

  6. 2021

    • Half marathon57:31

      CompetitionSeason best 2021, road, age 21

      Official result, worldathletics.org2021-11-21 · age 21

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2021 57:31 Lisboa (POR) 21 NOV 2021”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsEDP Meia Maratona de Lisboa (Lisboa (POR))

  7. 2020

    • Half marathon57:37

      CompetitionSeason best 2020, road, age 20

      Official result, worldathletics.org2020-12-06 · age 20

      Quote and details
      “Half Marathon 2020 57:37 Valencia (ESP) 06 DEC 2020”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsMedio Maratón Valencia Trinidad Alfonso EDP (Valencia (ESP))

    • Half marathon58:49

      CompetitionWorld Half Marathon Championships, place 1 in this race, road, age 19

      Official result, worldathletics.org2020-10-17 · age 19

      Quote and details
      “1. Half Marathon 58:49 17 OCT 2020 World Athletics Half Marathon Championships”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsWorld Athletics Half Marathon Championships (Gdynia (POL))

  8. 2019

    • Half marathon1:01:53

      CompetitionPlace 1st, International competitions, age 18 or 19

      News report, en.wikipedia.org2019 · age 18–19medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “MTN Kampala Half Marathon Kampala, Uganda 1st Half marathon 1:01:53”

      Jacob Kiplimo - WikipediaMTN Kampala Half Marathon (Kampala, Uganda)

Jacob Kiplimo 3000 m

Jacob Kiplimo's recorded 3000 m is 7:26.64. Performance date: 2020-09-17. Age at the time: 19. This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

Golden Gala Pietro Mennea (Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)) · Season best 2020, track, age 19

Source quote and limits
“3000 Metres 2020 7:26.64 Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA) 17 SEP 2020”

Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World Athletics

Season's best for 2020 in the World Athletics progression table (3000 Metres).

  1. 2022

    • 3000 m7:29.55

      CompetitionSeason best 2022, track, age 21

      Official result, worldathletics.org2022-06-30 · age 21

      Quote and details
      “3000 Metres 2022 7:29.55 Olympiastadion, Stockholm (SWE) 30 JUN 2022”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsBAUHAUS-Galan (Olympiastadion, Stockholm (SWE))

  2. 2021

    • 3000 m7:41.27

      CompetitionSeason best 2021, track, age 20

      Official result, worldathletics.org2021-08-21 · age 20

      Quote and details
      “3000 Metres 2021 7:41.27 Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) 21 AUG 2021”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsPrefontaine Classic (Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA))

  3. 2020

    • 3000 m7:26.64

      CompetitionSeason best 2020, track, age 19

      Official result, worldathletics.org2020-09-17 · age 19

      Quote and details
      “3000 Metres 2020 7:26.64 Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA) 17 SEP 2020”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsGolden Gala Pietro Mennea (Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA))

  4. 2018

    • 3000 m7:53.36

      CompetitionYouth recordSeason best 2018, track, age 17

      Official result, worldathletics.org2018-05-25 · age 17

      Quote and details
      “3000 Metres 2018 7:53.36 Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA) 25 MAY 2018”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsEugene Prefontaine Classic (Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA))

  5. 2017

    • 3000 m7:43.73

      CompetitionYouth recordSeason best 2017, track, age 16

      Official result, worldathletics.org2017-05-05 · age 16

      Quote and details
      “3000 Metres 2017 7:43.73 Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT) 05 MAY 2017”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsDoha IAAF Diamond League (Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT))

  6. 2016

    • 3000 m7:52.94

      CompetitionYouth recordSeason best 2016, track, age 15

      Official result, worldathletics.org2016-07-13 · age 15

      Quote and details
      “3000 Metres 2016 7:52.94 Lignano Sabbiadoro (ITA) 13 JUL 2016”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsLignano Sabbiadoro Meeting Int. Sport Solidarieta (Lignano Sabbiadoro (ITA))

    • 3000 m8:12.93

      CompetitionYouth recordSeason best 2016, indoor track, age 15

      Official result, worldathletics.org2016-02-20 · age 15

      Quote and details
      “3000 Metres Short Track 2016 8:12.93 Padova (ITA) (i) 20 FEB 2016”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsPadova (Padova (ITA) (i))

Jacob Kiplimo 1500 m

Jacob Kiplimo's recorded 1500 m is 3:50.24. Performance date: 2016-05-07. Age at the time: 15 (youth record). This was a competition result. The source at worldathletics.org gives this mark. Source type: official result.

Arezzo Regional Championships (Arezzo (ITA)) · Season best 2016, track, age 15

Source quote and limits
“1500 Metres 2016 3:50.24 Arezzo (ITA) 07 MAY 2016”

Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World Athletics

Season's best for 2016 in the World Athletics progression table (1500 Metres).

  1. 2016

    • 1500 m3:50.24

      CompetitionYouth recordSeason best 2016, track, age 15

      Official result, worldathletics.org2016-05-07 · age 15

      Quote and details
      “1500 Metres 2016 3:50.24 Arezzo (ITA) 07 MAY 2016”

      Jacob KIPLIMO | Profile | World AthleticsArezzo Regional Championships (Arezzo (ITA))

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