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Abraham Chelangam

Abraham Chelangam

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Abraham Chelangam is a Uganda middle-distance runner. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:44.39 in the 1500m, 4:09.03 in the Mile, 8:08.87 in the 3000m, 13:36.76 in the 5000m and 29:53.02 in the 10000m. He has earned 1 gold medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.

Key facts
5000 Metres Short Track
13:48.96
1500 m
3:44.39
2026 season best
8:16.48
Mar 27, 2026
2026 season best
Last competition
The Summit League Track and Field Championships
May 16, 2026 · 14:11.57
The Summit League Track and Field Championships

As of Sep 12, 2026: 5000 Metres Short Track 13:48.96, 1500 m 3:44.39, 2026 season best 8:16.48 (Mar 27, 2026) · Last competition: The Summit League Track and Field Championships, May 16, 2026, 14:11.57

PB

Personal bests

3:44.39
4:09.03
8:08.87
13:36.76
29:53.02
8:08.87
4:09.03
13:48.96

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000m
8:16.48-Mar 27, 2026
↓
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2026
5000m
13:36.76-Apr 17, 2026
↑
Bryan Clay Invitational
2026
10000m
31:14.58-May 14, 2026
↓
The Summit League Track and Field Championships
2025
1500m
3:44.39-May 9, 2025
↑
Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
2025
5000m
13:41.24-Apr 25, 2025
↑
Payton Jordan Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA
2025
5000m-short-track
13:48.96-Dec 6, 2025
↑
Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
2025
10000m
30:00.89-May 15, 2025
↓
Summit League Outdoor Championships
2024
1500m
3:46.82-May 11, 2024
↑
The Summit League Track and Field Championships, St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN
2024
mile-short-track
4:09.03-Feb 24, 2024
↑
Summitt League Conference Championships
2024
Mile
4:09.03-Feb 24, 2024
↑
Summitt League Conference Championships
2024
3000m
8:08.87-Feb 16, 2024
↓
Arkansas Qualifier, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
2024
3000m-short-track
8:08.87-Feb 16, 2024-Arkansas Qualifier, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)
2024
5000m
13:52.80-Mar 29, 2024
↑
Stanford Invitational
2024
5000m-short-track
14:07.76-Feb 24, 2024
↑
Summitt League Conference Championships
2024
10000m
29:53.02-May 9, 2024
↓
The Summit League Track and Field Championships, St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN
2022
mile-short-track
4:11.73-Dec 3, 2022
↑
Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA) (i)
2022
Mile
4:11.73-Dec 3, 2022
↑
Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA) (i)
2022
5000m
13:51.58-Jun 24, 2022
↑
Ugandan Championships
2022
5000m-short-track
13:58.59-Dec 3, 2022
↑
Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (USA) (i)
2019
5000m
14:47.74-Mar 30, 2019
↑
Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)

2026

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:11.57-May 16The Summit League Track and Field Championships
5000m
14:11.57-May 14The Summit League Track and Field Championships
10000m
31:14.58-May 14The Summit League Track and Field Championships
5000m
13:36.76-Apr 17Bryan Clay Invitational
3000m
8:16.48-Mar 272026 ORU Invitational
5000m
13:49.53-Feb 28Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships
5000m
13:49.53-Feb 26Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships

2024

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:46.82-May 11The Summit League Track and Field Championships, St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN
5000m
14:12.26-May 11The Summit League Track and Field Championships, St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN
1500m
3:46.82-May 9The Summit League Track and Field Championships, St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN
10000m
29:53.02-May 9The Summit League Track and Field Championships, St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN
5000m
14:12.26-May 9The Summit League Track and Field Championships, St. Thomas O'Shaughnessy Stadium, St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN
1500m
3:47.24-May 3Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
1500m
3:47.04-Apr 19John McDonnell Invitational
5000m
14:01.21-Apr 13John Jacobs Invitational, John Jacobs Track Complex, Norman, OK
5000m
14:01.21-Apr 12John Jacobs Invitational, John Jacobs Track Complex, Norman, OK
5000m
13:52.80-Mar 30Stanford Invitational
5000m
13:52.80-Mar 29Stanford Invitational
mile-short-track
4:09.03-Feb 24Summitt League Conference Championships
5000m-short-track
14:07.76-Feb 24Summitt League Conference Championships
3000m-short-track
8:17.50-Feb 24Summitt League Conference Championships
3000m-short-track
8:17.50-Feb 23Summitt League Conference Championships
3000m-short-track
8:08.87-Feb 16Arkansas Qualifier, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (i)

2022

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
13:58.59-Dec 3Washburn Alumni Invitational, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (i)
mile-short-track
4:11.73-Dec 3Washburn Alumni Invitational, Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility, Topeka, KS (i)
5000m
13:51.58-Jun 25Ugandan Championships
10000m
DNF-Jun 25Ugandan Championships
5000m
13:51.58-Jun 24Ugandan Championships
5000m
14:07.80-Jun 4Akii Bua Memorial, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:47.74-Mar 303rd UAF Trials, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala

Honours

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Ugandan Championships

5000 Metres

2022
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Abraham Chelangam's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best?

Abraham Chelangam's 5000 Metres Short Track personal best is 13:48.96, set on Dec 6, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Which events does Abraham Chelangam compete in?

Abraham Chelangam competes in the 5000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

How did Abraham Chelangam perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 8:16.48, set on Mar 27, 2026. Last competition: The Summit League Track and Field Championships on May 16, 2026, 14:11.57.