New marathon record as Jacob Kiplimo impresses on debut

New marathon record as Jacob Kiplimo impresses on debut

Top 10, London Marathon 1 SAWE, Sabastian 02:02:27 2 KIPLIMO, Jacob 02:03:37 3 MUNYAO, Mutiso 02:04:20 4 NAGEEYE, Abdi 02:04:20 5 TOLA, Tamirat 02:04:42 6 KIPCHOGE, Eliud 02:05:25 7 KIPKOECH, Hillary 02:06:05 8 PETROS, Amanal (GER) 02:06:30 9 MAHAMED, Mahamed (GBR) 02:08:52 10 MENGESHA, Milkesa 02:09:01 London, UK | Let’s run.com & agencies | Unlike countryman Joshua Cheptegei, who has struggled in his transition to the marathon, Jacob Kiplimo r…

Jacob Kiplimo Shines with Record-Breaking Marathon Debut in London - Now Then Digital

Ugandan distance runner Jacob Kiplimo made an electrifying marathon debut on Sunday, storming to a second-place finish at the 2025 London Marathon with a time of 2:03:37 — setting a new national record and a personal best. Already celebrated for his exploits over the half marathon, the 23-year-old from Uganda’s Sebei region proved he could go the full distance, running with poise, patience and grit across the streets of London. In a race stacked…

Kiplimo earns Silver during full marathon debut, sets national record

Uganda’s long-distance athlete Jacob Kiplimo had a sensational debut at his full marathon, finishing second at the 2025 London Marathon on Sunday, 27 April.Kiplimo clocked 2 hours, 3 minutes and 37 seconds to take silver behind Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe who powered to the gold.The Bukwo born runner who is the current half marathon world record holder also set a new national record.The previous record of 2:04:38 was set by Stephen Kissa at the 2022 …

Jacob Kiplimo Sets New National Record in London Marathon Debut

London, United Kingdom — Uganda’s long-distance sensation Jacob Kiplimo delivered a breathtaking marathon debut at the London Marathon 2025, finishing second with a time of 2:03:37 — a new Ugandan national record and a personal best. Kiplimo, already a star over the half-marathon distance, seamlessly transitioned to the full 42-kilometre event, showcasing endurance, strategy, and resilience. Running in a highly competitive elite field, the 23-ye…

London Marathon: Debutant Jacob Kiplimo Smashes National Record - SportsNation

Men’s podium Sabastian Sawe (Kenya) 2:02:27 Jacob Kiplimo (Uganda) – 2:03:37 NR Alexander Mutiso (Kenya) – 2:04:20 Jacob Kiplimo delivered a stunning performance on his marathon debut, breaking the Ugandan national record after finishing second at the 2025 London Marathon on Sunday. The 24-year-old crossed the finish line in two hours, three minutes and 37 seconds (2:03:37), shaving more than a minute off the previous national best of 2:04:48 s…