President Museveni, First Lady congratulate Kiplimo as he sets new world record in Barcelona

The President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni has taken to X formerly Twitter to celebrate the Victory of Jacob Kiplimo who won the World Half Marathon in BarcelonMarathon.

Kiplimo reclaimed the men’s half marathon World Record at the 2025 Barcelona Half Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label road race, running 56:42. Kiplimo’s time smashed the previous mark of 57:30 set by Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha at the 2024 Valencia Half Marathon in October.

“Hearty congratulations to Jacob Kiplimo, who has this morning broken the world half marathon record in Barcelona with a time of 56 minutes and 41 seconds. ” President Museveni wrote on his X account.

First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Kataha Museveni also joined the head of state to congratulate Kiplimo upon the remarkable achievement.

“I join Mzee in congratulating you, Jacob Kiplimo, on your phenomenal achievement at the Barcelona Half Marathon. May God bless you, and may your dedication and discipline continue to inspire both Uganda and Africa. Well done, Jacob!! First Lady Janet Museveni.”