Jacob Kiplimo leads 26-member Uganda squad for World Cross Country
Jacob Kiplimo leads a 26-member Uganda squad for the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee. Can he secure a historic third title?
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Jacob Kiplimo leads a 26-member Uganda squad for the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee. Can he secure a historic third title?
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