Tag: Jacob Kiplimo

Court Rejects Molly Katanga’s Bail Application Again

The Criminal Division of the High Court of Uganda has rejected bail applications filed by Molly Katanga for the third time in a row. The 56-year-old widow who faces charges of murdering her husband, businessman Henry Katanga...

Besigye Breaks Eight-Day Fast after Appearance in Civilian Court

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City lawyer Erias Lukwago has said his client, Kizza Besigye, has called off his hunger strike following his appearance in civil court. Appearing before the Nakawa Magistrate’s Court, Lukwago affirmed that proceedings before the General Court Martial...

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Jacob Kiplimo Soars High Once Again—Breaks Half Marathon World...

Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo shattered the men’s half marathon world record at the eDreams Mitja Marató Barcelona in...

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Kiplimo to Debut at 2025 London Marathon

Ugandan athlete Jacob Kiplimo, famous for his achievement in cross country and track is set to make his marathon...

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Kiplimo Shatters 15km World Record with Dominant Display in...

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.

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OLYMPICS 2024: Cheptegei, Kiplimo Withdraw from 5000m race

Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have withdrawn from the 5,000-meter semi-finals scheduled to take place on August 7, 2024, in Paris, France.

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Cheptegei Breaks Olympic Record, Secures Gold

The track was arguably the most remarkable event in the Olympic Games as it featured the reigning Olympic champion, reigning world champion, and current world record holder.