Meanwhile, Kiplimo could have earned an additional USD 50,000 (about 180 million shillings) from World Athletics had he smashed the world record.
Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo scooped victory in the 10-kilometer Valencia Ibercaja Road Race on Sunday.
The World Marathon record holder ran at 26:48 to secure her personal best time and victory on the day.
In securing the win, Kiplimo also secured USD. 5,000 (about 18 million shillings) from the competition organizers.
Meanwhile, Kiplimo could have earned an additional USD 50,000 (about 180 million shillings) from World Athletics had he smashed the world record.
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ATHLETICS Jacob Kiplimo starts new year in style as he secures victory in Valencia
Kiplimo's time placed him fifth on the world all-time list, but he came short of beating Rhonex Kipruto's world record of 26:24.
The Ugandan fell short of Rhonex Kipruto's (Kenya) world record of 26:24.
Meanwhile, in Valencia, Kiplimo was followed by Bahrain's Balew Birhanu (26:58), while Kenya's Peter Mwaniki Aila came third in 26:59.
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Meanwhile, his compatriot athlete, Rogers Kibet, secured the 8th position with a time of 27:15.
In the ladies race, Joy Cheptoyek finished 5th at 30 minutes and 12 seconds. Kenyan Agnes Chebet emerged as the winner with a world record finish of 28:46.
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