Kiplimo turns focus to 2026 Lisbon Half Marathon in March

Uganda’s long distance star runner Jacob Kiplimo will compete at the Lisbon Half Marathon on 8th March 2026 in Portugal.

This is part of Kiplimo’s preparations for the London Marathon.

The reigning world cross-country champion withdrawn from the Barcelona Half Marathon, opting instead for Lisbon in a move described as strategic by national officials.

“Kiplimo did not run in Barcelona, and will instead run in the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon,” Uganda Athletics President Dominic Otuchet revealed to the media.

“It was also a strategic change for Kiplimo as he prepares for the London Marathon.” Otuchet added.

Lisbon holds special significance for Kiplimo. At the same World Athletics Label road race in 2021, he set a world record with a time of 57 minutes and 31 seconds.

The Olympic gold medalist arrives in strong form after winning gold at the World Cross Country Championship and claiming victory at the Chicago Marathon last October.

Kiplimo is expected to face stiff competition in Lisbon from leading athletes from Ethiopia, Kenya, Eritrea and others.

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