Uganda’s long-distance star, Jacob Kiplimo, has solidified his dominance in the 15 km road race, smashing the world record with an incredible time of 40:42 at the Seven Hills Race in Nijmegen, Netherlands, on Sunday, November 17, 2024.
Kiplimo maintained his relentless pace through the closing stages, crossing the line in 40:42. The men’s race at the eight most recent editions of the Zevenheuvelenloop has now been won by Ugandan men.
That lead continued to grow as the race progressed, and Kiplimo reached 5 km in 13:44. The world and Olympic medallist went even faster for the next 5 km, reaching 10 km in 27:15:34 seconds, up on his pace from last year and two minutes ahead of the chase pack.
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Kiplimo, who won here in 41:05 last year, set out his own intent. By the time the Ugandan reached 2 km, he had already set a clear lead over his competitors in the field.
The two-time world cross-country champion took off 23 seconds from his own record to win the 15 km race. Kiplimo’s win mark of 40:42 is the fastest time to ever be recorded in the 15km race.
Mike Foppen of the Netherlands emerged from the chase pack to take second place in 43:19, two seconds ahead of Britain’s Marc Scott who took the third place.
