Kiplimo breaks world record at EDP Lisbon Half

With this result, Kiplimo shaved 10 seconds off the previous record (Yomif Kejelcha, 57:30).

Already the course record holder for the Lisbon race—57:31, which stood as the world record until December 2024—the Ugandan raised the bar even higher in a race where he made his intentions clear early on. He was accompanied by Nicholas Kipkorir until the 15-kilometer mark, but from then on, he launched a solo attack for an undisputed victory.

Kipkorir finished second in 58:08, a new personal best, with Gilbert Kiprotich rounding out the podium in 58:59. Also of note was Oscar Chelimo, Jacob Kiplimo’s brother, who finished sixth in 1:00:12 in his debut.

In the women’s race, Tsigie Gebreselama successfully defended her status as champion and course record holder, winning again with a time of 1:04:48.
The Ethiopian started the race in pursuit of the world record but faded significantly in the second half. Nevertheless, despite being shy of the course record (1:04:21), she set the second-fastest time ever recorded on the Lisbon course.