Jacob Kiplimo - Net Worth, Age, Height, Birthday, Bio, Wiki!
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Updated on January 06, 2026
Explore Jacob Kiplimo net worth, age, height, bio, birthday, wiki, and salary! Jacob Kiplimo (born 14 November 2000) is a Ugandan long-distance runner who competes in track running events. He represented his country at the 2016 Summer Olympics. In this article, we will discover how old is Jacob Kiplimo? Who is Jacob Kiplimo dating now & how much money does Jacob Kiplimo have?
| Name | Jacob Kiplimo |
| First Name | Jacob |
| Last Name | Kiplimo |
| Occupation | Long-Distance Runner |
| Birthday | November 14 |
| Birth Year | 2000 |
| Place of Birth | Kween District |
| Home Town | Kween District |
| Birth Country | Uganda |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Oscar Chelimo |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Jacob Kiplimo Biography
Jacob Kiplimo is one of the most popular and richest Long-Distance Runner who was born on November 14, 2000 in Kween District, Kween District, Uganda. He is the 2017 IAAF World Cross Country Junior champion. In 2019 he became the World Cross Country Silver medallist at the age of 18.
Kiplimo did not run in the 10,000 metres at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, because of an injury.
At the 2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, Kiplimo finished second in the senior men’s race 4 seconds after Joshua Cheptegei’s winning time of 31:40. He won the gold medal in the teams ranking with Cheptegei from Uganda.
At age 16, Jacob Kiplimo produced a performance of a lifetime to win gold in the men’s U20 race at the 2017 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Kampala, the country’s first ever gold medal at a World Cross, covering the 8 km course in 22:40 minutes.
A member of the Sebei ethnic group, he grew up in Bukwo on Mount Elgon, living at high altitude. At the age of fifteen he won the 10,000 metres bronze medal at the 2016 IAAF World U20 Championships behind fellow East Africans Rodgers Kwemoi and Aron Kifle. Of as much importance as that placing was his time of 13:24:40 minutes for the 5000 metres in Rome that May. That was enough to reach the Olympic standard and gain selection for Uganda at the 2016 Summer Olympics. As a result, he became the youngest ever Olympian for Uganda.
On 31. December 2019, Kiplimo ran the San Silvestre de Sao Paulo 15 km road race in Sao Paulo. He was beaten by Kibiwott Kandie on the finish line, Kandie won in 42:59 a new course record. Kiplimo finished in 43:00.
Jacob Kiplimo Net Worth
Jacob is one of the richest Long-Distance Runner from Uganda. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jacob Kiplimo's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: January 13, 2024)
Prior to the 2016 Rio Olympics, he improved his 5000 m best further to 13:19.54 minutes. The youngest entrant to the competition he ran in the Olympic heats only, recording a time of 13:30.40 minutes for eleventh in his race. He is the youngest ever competitor for Uganda at the Olympic Games, with the age of 15.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Long-Distance Runner |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Kiplimo won the San Silvestre 10k in a time of 26:41 on 31 Dec 2019. As the course has an elevation drop, it won’t count for record purposes. His win set a new course record, formerly set by Eliud Kipchoge in 2006 with 26:54.
Who is Jacob Kiplimo Dating?
According to our records, Jacob Kiplimo is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of January 13, 2024, Jacob Kiplimo’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Jacob Kiplimo. You may help us to build the dating records for Jacob Kiplimo!Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Jacob Kiplimo height Not available right now. Jacob weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
At the Ugandan Cross Country Championships on 16 Feb 2019 in Tororo, Kiplomo defeated Joshua Cheptegei by both placing first and second respectively. In the men’s senior race over 10 km, Kiplomo won by an 11-second lead over the 10000 m world championship runner up.
Facts & Trivia
Jacob Ranked on the list of most popular Long-Distance Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Uganda. Jacob Kiplimo celebrates birthday on November 14 of every year.
Who ran the fastest half marathon?
A few months ago, 29-year-old Marie-Ange Brumelot’s husband discovered a unique world record: fastest half marathon run by a parent and child. The current record stood at 2:58:35, set by Jonathan Scott and Clare Bovill of the United Kingdom on March 8, 2020.
How old is kiplimo?
21 years (November 14, 2000)
What is the fastest 5k time?
The current world record holder for 5000 meters in the men’s category is Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei, with a time of 12:35.36. On August 14, 2020, this record was set in the Stade Louis II in Monaco. As for a 5k road race, the current men’s record is 12:49, held by Ethiopia’s Berihu Aregawi.
What is a good half marathon time by age?
| 65 | 2:13:32 | 10:12 |
| 70 | 2:20:35 | 10:44 |
| 75 | 2:30:15 | 11:28 |
| 80 | 2:45:46 | 12:39 |
Who is the best runner in Uganda?
Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei (born 12 September 1996) is a Ugandan long-distance runner. He is the reigning Olympic champion in the 5000 metres and silver medalist for the 10,000 metres, World champion (10,000m), and World Cross Country champion.
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