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Re:Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo completes first ever sub-57 ... by dinp on Monday February 17, 2025 @12:32AM (#43075519)
The article mentions, he is going to run the marathon, looking forward to what he can do in that distance. I feel it's only a matter of time until someone breaks the 2 hour barrier in an official race. Lot of people thought it would be Kelvin Kiptum, unfortunately he passed away in an accident.
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Re:Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo completes first ever sub-57 ... by kaffekaka on Monday February 17, 2025 @01:57AM (#43076004)
Without a doubt Kiptum would have done it. It will be an absolutely insane achievement, but as you say, it is only a matter of time. No pun intended.
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Re:Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo completes first ever sub-57 ... by elevaet on Monday February 17, 2025 @01:18AM (#43075804)
His death was so tragic. I believe his coach also died in the car accident.
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Re:Ugandan runner Jacob Kiplimo completes first ever sub-57 ... by DrBazza on Monday February 17, 2025 @05:36AM (#43077365)
I thought you were talking about Wanjiru at first. Who knows how fast he might have gone. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Wanjiru
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