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Kiplimo becomes first Ugandan to win Great North Run

Matooke Republic by Matooke Republic
September 11, 2022
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Double Commonwealth champion Jacob Kiplimo became the first Ugandan to win the Great North Run’s elite men’s race in London.

The 22-year-old Olympic bronze medalist put in a dominant display, finishing in 59:33 on Sunday.

Ethiopians Selemon Barega and Kenenisa Bekele came second and third respectively.

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Kiplimo won double gold at last month’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and is a rising star in long-distance running.

Also, he won bronze in the 10,000 metres at Tokyo 2020.

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