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Elijah Motonei Manangoi
- Born
- Jan 5, 1993 (33 years old)
- Birthplace
- Narok, Kenya
- Events
- 1500 m · Mile
- Height
- 1.82 m
- Weight
- 64 kg
Elijah Motonei Manangoi is a professional track and field athlete who competes in the 1500 metres. Born on 5 January 1993 in Narok, Kenya, Elijah has developed into a competitive athlete at the national and international level.
Elijah's career has been marked by participation in various competitions in 1500 metres. Throughout their career, Elijah has faced competition from athletes across the globe. The dedication required to compete at this level reflects years of training and personal sacrifice.
Elijah continues to be an active competitor in track and field, focusing on the 1500 metres. With ongoing training and competition experience, Elijah works to improve performance and achieve new personal milestones in the sport.
As of Nov 4, 2026: 1500 m 3:28.80 (#18 all-time), Mile 3:49.08, 2023 season best 3:36.79 (Jun 27, 2023, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava (CZE)) · Last competition: Trials For World Athletics Championships Budapest 2023, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Jul 8, 2023, 3:39.99 · World Championships: 1 gold, 1 silver · 33 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Medals
| Competitions | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4x400m | 3:10.42 | – | Jun 8, 2023 | Kenya Police Championships |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:36.79 | – | Jun 27, 2023 | 62nd Ostrava Golden Spike, Mestský Stadion, Ostrava |
| 2023 | Mile | 3:56.27 | – | Apr 24, 2023 | Cape Milers Club/Endurocad Middle distance invitational 3 |
| 2022 | 1500m | 3:37.03 | – | Jul 9, 2022 | Guldensporenmeeting, Sportcentrum Wembley, Kortrijk |
| 2019 | 1500m | 3:32.21 | – | May 3, 2019 | IAAF Diamond League, Khalifa International Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline |
| 2019 | Mile | 3:57.48 | – | Jun 30, 2019 | Prefontaine Classic, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Diamond Discipline |
| 2019 | CrossCount | 26:29 | – | Mar 30, 2019 | 43rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Århus |
| 2018 | 800m | 1:44.15 | – | Aug 18, 2018 | Birmingham Müller Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Promotional Events |