Why World Athletics Denied Jacob Kiplimo’s 56:42 Half Marathon World Record

According to a report from Runner’s World Spain, 🇺🇬Jacob Kiplimo’s 56:42 half marathon world record set at last year’s Barcelona Half Marathon will NOT be ratified by World Athletics. For months, there’s been speculation over whether Kiplimo was aided by his proximity to the lead pace car. World Athletics has not set any rule for the distance a race vehicle must be positioned relative to the leading athlete. Howeve...