Kiplimo: “I am very grateful and excited. I do not expect to defeat the record”

Jacob Kiplim At the time of 56 minutes and 40 seconds, he clearly excited that he did not expect to “break the record” distance.

“I am very grateful and I am excited for what I have done today. I didn’t expect to break the record. I just want to run a nice career“The Uganda athlete was that -Stress, which fell 50 seconds the brand of distance, held Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha since 2024 in the half marathon of Valencia (57:30)

Ugandés emphasized the effort made during the career, especially in the first kilometers. “I focused a lot of effort in the first five kilometers And I struggle to do my best, “he said.

He is also grateful for the incredible support received throughout the tour: ”I like this career because so many people support meEspecially when I’m running towards the goal. People scream at me, come on, come on, let it go!

For part of it, the Kenyan Joyciline Jepkosgei, with 1 hour, 4 minutes and 13 seconds, damaged the female test record in Barcelona She has been owning her since last year, she has been happy to achieve it again.

“I don’t know how to explain it. I am glad to overcome last year’s record. I’m very happy. I achieved my best personal brand, “he said with enthusiasm.

Regarding his career approach, he explained that, though “you have to defeat the record” the most important thing is to stay “in the shape of purpose.”

“I wanted to get to the goal to be strong. I didn’t want to run fast until some time I felt tired. So in my mind I was focusing on myself, how my body felt,” detailed he.

Finally, when discussing the experience of running in Barcelona, ​​he emphasized the unconditional support of the public, urging him. “From the beginning, the people, everyone on tour, encouraged me, encouraged all the athletes. And in the end, we would go, come, come! It was really nice,” he said with a smile.