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Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo just shattered the half-marathon world record, completing 13.1 miles in 57 minutes and 20 seconds. Even more incredible? He crossed the finish line looking like he could run another 13 miles without breaking a sweat.
Jacob Kiplimo just ran 13.1 miles faster than any human ever has, shaving 10 seconds off the half-marathon world record in Lisbon. The Ugandan champion blazed through the course in 57 minutes and 20 seconds without pacemakers.
Jacob Kiplimo just reclaimed the world half-marathon record he lost three years ago, proving persistence pays off. The Ugandan runner shaved 10 seconds off the previous mark in Portugal.
Jacob Kiplimo just rewrote the record books in Lisbon, becoming the fastest half-marathon runner in history. The 23-year-old Ugandan athlete proved that dedication and dreams know no borders.
A veterinarian from South Africa smashed the world record for fastest half-marathon in a mammal costume, shaving 90 seconds off the previous time while dressed as a rhino. His inspiring run raised funds to protect endangered rhinos from poaching in his homeland.
Japan's Toshikazu Yamanishi gave himself the ultimate birthday gift by shattering the half-marathon race walk world record by nearly a minute. The two-time world champion's achievement marks a milestone in track and field's newest event.
Calgary runner Maria Zambrano shattered her own Canadian half-marathon record by four minutes, coming within 22 seconds of the world record. The 55-year-old masters athlete continues a stunning streak of record-breaking performances that prove age is just a number.