Abel Yagut

Birth dateDec 26, 1984

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Abel Yagut is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on December 26, 1984. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and Semi.

His personal bests include 7:46.49 in the 3000m, 13:25.34 in the 5000m, 1:04:19 in the Semi, 2:15:27 in the Marathon and 8:09.37 in the 3000mSt. He has earned 1 gold and 1 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

8:09.37

#92 all-time

3000 m

7:46.49

2006 season best

8:49.77

Mar 21, 2006 · Abu Dhabi (UAE)

2006 season best

Age

41 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:09.37 (#92 all-time), 3000 m 7:46.49, 2006 season best 8:49.77 (Mar 21, 2006, Abu Dhabi (UAE)) · 41 years old

Personal bests

7:46.49

13:25.34

1:04:19

2:15:27

8:09.37

28:38

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2006	3000mSt	8:49.77	-	Mar 21, 2006	↓	Abu Dhabi (UAE)
2005	3000mSt	8:29.62	-	Jul 8, 2005	↓	Sotteville-lès-Rouen (FRA)
2005	5000m	14:21.85	-	Jun 23, 2005	↓	Velenje (SLO)
2005	Semi	1:04:19	-	Sep 18, 2005	-	Tunis (TUN)
2005	Marathon	2:15:27	-	Oct 23, 2005	-	Venezia (ITA)
2004	3000mSt	8:29.62	-	Jul 3, 2004	↓	San Sebastián (ESP)
2004	10Kilometr	28:58	-	Nov 21, 2004	↓	Marseille (FRA)
2003	3000m	7:46.49	-	Jun 6, 2003	-	Torino (ITA)
2003	3000mSt	8:09.37	-	Aug 2, 2003	↓	Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2003	5000m	13:25.34	-	Sep 2, 2003	↓	Naimette-Xhovémont (BEL)
2003	10Kilometr	28:51	-	Apr 21, 2003	↓	Dongio (SUI)
2002	CrossCount	23:19	-	Mar 24, 2002	-	30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin
2002	10Kilometr	28:38	-	Aug 17, 2002	↓	Arco (ITA)

2006

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:49.77	-	Mar 21	Abu Dhabi Regional Military Ch., Abu Dhabi

2005

7 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Marathon	2:15:27	-	Oct 23	Venezia Marathon, Venezia
Semi	1:04:19	-	Sep 18	Tunis-Radés Pan-Arab Championships, Tunis
3000mSt	8:29.62	-	Jul 8	Sotteville les Rouen Meeting National, Sotteville-lès-Rouen
3000mSt	8:32.87	-	Jun 28	Sollentuna Folksam GP, Sollentuna
5000m	14:21.85	-	Jun 23	Velenje Int. Meeting - Miners Feast, Velenje
3000mSt	8:37.89	-	Jun 1	Milano Grand Prix Regione Lombardia, AC Gianni Brera, Milano
3000mSt	9:03.36	-	Apr 28	Manama Gulf Countries Championships, Manama

2004

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	28:58	-	Nov 21	Marseille 10 km la Provence, Marseille
3000mSt	8:42.64	-	Jul 10	La Laguna Meeting Isla de Tenerife, La Laguna
3000mSt	8:29.62	-	Jul 3	San Sebastián Gran Premio Reebok, San Sebastián
3000mSt	8:49.57	-	Jun 19	Rabat International Meeting, Rabat
3000mSt	8:36.66	-	Jun 5	Bydgoszcz European Athletics Festival, Bydgoszcz
3000mSt	8:34.07	-	May 31	Rehlingen Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen

2003

15 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:42.97	-	Dec 8	Catania CISM Military World Games
3000mSt	8:44.84	-	Dec 6	Catania CISM Military World Games, Catania
3000mSt	8:42.59	-	Sep 8	Amman Arab Championships, Amman
5000m	13:25.34	-	Sep 2	Naimette Xhovémont Meeting de Liége, Naimette-Xhovémont
3000mSt	8:19.24	-	Aug 15	Weltklasse Zürich
3000mSt	8:16.96	-	Aug 10	San Sebastián Gran Premio Reebok, San Sebastián
3000mSt	8:09.37	-	Aug 2	Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
3000mSt	8:24.23	-	Jul 4	Paris-St-Denis Meeting Gaz de France
3000mSt	8:19.94	-	Jun 29	Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Juliska, Praha
3000mSt	8:18.70	-	Jun 25	Luzern Spitzen Leichtathletik, Luzern
3000mSt	8:18.43	-	Jun 14	Rabat International Meeting, Rabat
3000m	7:52.12	-	Jun 10	Napoli International Meeting, Napoli
3000m	7:46.49	-	Jun 6	Torino Memorial Primo Nebiolo, Torino
5000m	13:36.61	-	Jun 3	Milano Notturna di Milano, AC Gianni Brera, Milano
10Kilometr	28:51	-	Apr 21	Dongio Giro Media Blenio, Dongio

2002

5 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	29:10	-	Dec 31	Bolzano Corsa di San Silvestro 10 km, Bolzano
10Kilometr	28:52	-	Dec 29	Corrida Pédestre Internationale de Houilles, Houilles
10Kilometr	28:38	-	Aug 17	Arco 10 km, Arco
10Kilometr	30:02	-	Apr 16	Dongio GP Giro Media Blenio 10 km, Dongio
CrossCount	23:19	-	Mar 24	30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Dublin

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Abel Yagut's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Abel Yagut's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:09.37, set on Aug 2, 2003 in Heusden-Zolder (BEL), #92 on the all-time list.

Which events does Abel Yagut compete in?

Abel Yagut competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

How did Abel Yagut perform in 2006?

2006 season best: 8:49.77, set on Mar 21, 2006 in Abu Dhabi (UAE).