Ugandan · Kapeeka, Uganda · Born 13 November 1999Ugandan long-distance runner specializing in 10,000m, cross country, and half marathon. Olympic and World Championships bronze medalist.
Jacob Kiplimo is a Ugandan distance runner and world record holder in the half marathon who has been one of the dominant forces in cross country and road running. Despite his youth, he has already established himself as a medal contender at every major championship he enters. His smooth, economical running style and exceptional endurance make him a future world champion. Kiplimo won the World Half Marathon title again and continued lowering his own world records across cross country and road running, cementing his position as one of the most versatile distance runners of his generation alongside compatriot Joshua Cheptegei.
Cross country running and long-distance track events
How They Played
Strong finishing kick and tactical racing ability
Lasting Impact
Rising star of Ugandan distance running with multiple world medals
Career Honours
- World Half Marathon Championship Gold Medal 2020
- World Cross Country Championship Silver Medal 2019 (U20)
- World Cross Country Championship Gold Medal 2021
- Olympic Bronze Medal 5000m Tokyo 2020
- European Cross Country Championship Gold Medal 2020
- World Athletics Half Marathon Record 57:31 2021
- Commonwealth Games Gold Medal 5000m 2022
- World Indoor Championship Bronze Medal 3000m 2022
- World Half Marathon Championship Bronze Medal 2023
- Uganda Cross Country Championship winner multiple editions
Ugandan Athletes