Kampala, Jan. 27 -- Uganda's star distance runner Jacob Kiplimo will defend his title at the Barcelona Half Marathon in 2026, Uganda Athletics confirmed.
Uganda Athletics President Dominic Otuchet said Kiplimo and compatriot Ezekiel Mutai are set to compete in the race, scheduled for February 15.
Fresh from winning a third consecutive men's senior gold medal at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships earlier this month in Florida, Kiplimo is aiming to extend hisrecord-setting run in Barcelona.
"I can confirm that after running at the World Athletics Cross Country in Florida early this month, Kiplimo has entered for the Barcelona Half Marathon," Otuchet said on Tuesday.
Otuchet said Kiplimo's participation is significant because ...