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Jacob Kiplimo Sets New National Record in London Marathon Debut

by Rogers Atukunda
April 27, 2025
Jacob Kiplimo Sets New National Record in London Marathon Debut

Jacob Kiplimo takes 2nd place in his marathon debut in London

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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.

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Running in a highly competitive elite field, the 23-year-old from Uganda’s Sebei sub-region was only beaten by Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe, who took the men’s title in 2:02:27. The top three in London’s prestigious World Athletics Platinum Label race saw Alex Mutiso of Kenya finishing third with a time of 2:04:20.

The Uganda Athletics Federation praised Kiplimo’s performance, calling it a “phenomenal marathon debut” and highlighting the significance of his achievement for Ugandan athletics.

In the women’s race, Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa stole the spotlight by smashing the women-only world record, clocking 2:15:50 to win her first London Marathon title.

She beat Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei (2:18:43) and Olympic champion Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands (2:18:59) in a historic performance.

But for Uganda, Sunday’s headlines belonged to Kiplimo. His 2:03:37 not only reaffirmed his position among the world’s elite distance runners but also hinted at an exciting future in marathon racing.

Men’s Elite Results:

1.            Sabastian Sawe (KEN) – 2:02:27  

2.            Jacob Kiplimo (UGA) – 2:03:37  

3.            Alexander Mutiso (KEN) – 2:04:20  

4.            Abdi Nageeye (NED) – 2:04:20  

5.            Tamirat Tola (ETH) – 2:04:42  

6.            Eliud Kipchoge (KEN) – 2:05:25  

7.            Hillary Kipkoech (KEN) – 2:06:05  

8.            Amanal Petros (GER) – 2:06:30  

9.            Mahamed Mahamed (GBR) – 2:08:52

10.          Milkesa Mengesha (ETH) – 2:09:01

11.          Alex Yee (GBR) – 2:11:08 (Olympic triathlon champion)

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