Jacob Kiplimo
Jacob Kiplimo (born 14 November 2000) is a Ugandan long-distance runner who competes in track running events. He represented his country at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[1]
A member of the Sebei ethnic group, he grew up in Bukwo on Mount Elgon, living at high altitude.[2] At the age of fifteen he won the 10,000 metres bronze medal at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships behind fellow East Africans Rodgers Kwemoi and Aron Kifle. Of as much importance as that placing was his time of 13:24:40 minutes for the 5000 metres in Rome that May. That was enough to reach the Olympic standard and gain selection for Uganda at the 2016 Summer Olympics.[3] As a result he became the youngest ever Olympian for Uganda.[2]
Prior to the 2016 Rio Olympics, he improved his 5000 m best further to 13:19.54 minutes. The youngest entrant to the competition he ran in the Olympic heats only, recording a time of 13:30.40 minutes for eleventh in his race.[4]
Personal bests
- 1500 metres – 3:50.24 min (2016)
- 3000 metres – 7:52.94 min (2016)
- 5000 metres – 13:19.54 min (2016)
- 10,000 metres – 27:26.68 min (2016)
- 10K run – 28:49 min (2015)
All information from All-Athletics profile.[5]
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | World U20 Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 3rd | 10,000 m | 27:26.68 |
| Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 26th (h) | 5000 m | 13:30.40 |
References
- ↑ Jacob Kiplimo. Rio2016. Retrieved on 2016-08-21.
- 1 2 Atwiine, Simon Peter (2016-07-21). 15-year old Jacob Kiplimo could cause a surprise at Rio 2016 Olympics. Uganda Eagle. Retrieved on 2016-08-21.
- ↑ 15 year old Jacob Kiplimo wins Bronze at U20 World Championships. This Is Uganda. Retrieved on 2016-08-21.
- ↑ Jacob Kiplimo. IAAF. Retrieved on 2016-08-21.
- ↑ Jacob Kiplimo. All-Athletics. Retrieved on 2016-08-21.
External links
- Jacob Kiplimo profile at IAAF