Jacob Kiplimo Wins Gold And Breaks World Record In Netherlands

Jacob Kiplimo left a remarkable performance at the 2023 ZevenHeubenloop 7 Hills Race in Nijmegen, Netherlands, on Sunday, November 19. He showcased his prowess in long-distance running which culminated in an impressive victory. Let’s delve into the key milestones of his record-breaking race.

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Which Race Did Jacob Kiplimo Participate in?

• Distance: 15 KM
• Date: Sunday, November 19, 2023
• Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands

Jacob Kiplimo’s Performance

Jacob Kiplimo, a 23-year-old Ugandan athlete was able to secure the gold medal. He also equaled the world record previously set by Joshua Cheptegei five years ago. Here’s a breakdown of Kiplimo’s performance during the race:

1. 5KM Mark:

• Time: 14:24 minutes
• Pace: 2:54 minutes per kilometer

1. 10KM Stage:

• Time: 30:35 minutes
• Acceleration: Pace improved to 2:35 minutes per kilometer

1. Finish Line Sprint:

• Final Pace: Further improved to an impressive 2:31 minutes per kilometer

Results Of The Racing

The top finishers in the 2023 ZevenHeubenloop 7 Hills Race were as follows:

• Gold: Jacob Kiplimo (Uganda) – 00:41:05
• Silver: Rodgers Kibet (Uganda) – 00:42:44
• Bronze: Amos Serem (Kenya) – 00:43:07
• 4th: Filmon Tesfu (France) – 44:00
• 5th: Mike Foppen (France) – 44:01

What other accolades has Jacob Kiplimo won in the past?

In addition to his victory in the ZevenHeubenloop race, Jacob Kiplimo boasts other notable achievements:

• Gold medalist at the 2023 World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, Australia
• Winner of the New York City Half Marathon
• Previously set a world record during the Lisbon 2021 Half Marathon with a time of 57:31 minutes

Other Notable Finishers

• 6th: Mustefa Kedir (France) – 44:04
• 7th: Emil Danielsson (Sweden) – 44:06
• 8th to 10th: Therence Bizoza (Burundi), Yohanes Chiappinelli (Italy), Kebede Tulu (Ethiopia)

Team Standings

The team standings for the ZevenHeubenloop 7 Hills Race are as follows:

1. Stichting NPSB team: 45,756 points
2. MSD Animal Health Boxmeer 1: 45,238 points
3. 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade: 44,322 points

Race Statistics | Jacob Kiplimo

• Total Runners: Over 18,500 participants
• Race Route: The race started and finished at the Groesbeekseweg near the Sumatrastraat.

The 2023 ZevenHeubenloop 7 Hills Race proved to be a monumental event, attracting a massive participation of over 18,500 runners and solidifying its position as one of the largest 15 KM races worldwide.