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Iska Chelangat

KENKENWomen
Birth dateApr 20, 2004
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Iska Chelangat is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on April 20, 2004. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:17.10 in the 800m, 4:16.71 in the 1500m, 8:48.74 in the 3000m, 15:07.76 in the 5000m and 8:48.74 in the 3000m-short-track. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
1500 m
4:16.71
2026 season best
8:48.74
Jan 31, 2026 · Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Last competition
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Jun 13, 2026 · 16:04.00
NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
Age
22 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 1500 m 4:16.71, 2026 season best 8:48.74 (Jan 31, 2026, Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)) · Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Jun 13, 2026, 16:04.00 · 22 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000m
8:48.74-Jan 31, 2026
↑
Razorback Invitational
2026
3000m-short-track
8:48.74-Jan 30, 2026
↓
Razorback Invitational
2026
3000m-short-tracki
8:55.86-Feb 27, 2026
↓
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2026
5000m
15:07.76-Feb 14, 2026
↑
Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
2026
5000m-short-tracki
15:07.76-Feb 13, 2026
↓
-
2026
5000m-short-track
15:52.36-Feb 27, 2026
↓
Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
2025
1500m
4:16.71-May 9, 2025
↑
Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
2025
5000m
15:31.35-May 17, 2025
↑
Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
2024
800m
2:17.10-Jan 6, 2024-2nd AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/AK Relay Series
2024
1500m
4:34.26-May 21, 2024
↑
Kenyan Championships
2022
3000m
9:36.60-Jul 1, 2022
↑
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
3000m
9:03.01-Jul 2, 2021
↑
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)

2026

15 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:04.00-Jun 13NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
5000m
16:04.00-Jun 10NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
5000m
15:38.39-May 30NCAA Division I West First Rounds
5000m
15:38.39-May 27NCAA Division I West First Rounds
5000m
15:56.50-May 16Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
5000m
15:56.50-May 14Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Univ. of Arizona Roy P. Drachman Stadium, Tucson, AZ
5000m
DNF-May 2Sooner Invitational
5000m
15:16.67-Apr 17Oregon Team Invitational
5000m-short-track
16:36.08-Mar 13NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships
3000m-short-track
8:55.86-Feb 28Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
5000m-short-track
15:52.36-Feb 27Big 12 Indoor Track & Field Championship
5000m
15:07.76-Feb 14Husky Classic, Dempsey Indoor, Seattle, WA (i)
5000m-short-tracki
15:07.76-Feb 132026 Husky Classic
3000m-short-track
8:48.74-Jan 31Razorback Invitational
3000m-short-track
8:48.74-Jan 30Razorback Invitational

2025

13 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
DNF-Dec 6Boston University Sharon Colyear-Danville Season Opener
5000m
15:48.66-Jun 14NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m
15:48.66-Jun 12NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
5000m
15:51.86-May 31NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
5000m
15:51.86-May 28NCAA Division I West First Rounds, Cushing Stadium, College Station, TX
5000m
15:31.35-May 17Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
5000m
15:31.35-May 16Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
1500m
4:34.94-May 16Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
1500m
4:34.94-May 15Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championship, Rock Chalk Park, Lawrence, KS
1500m
4:16.71-May 9Arkansas Twilight, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
1500m
4:20.89-Apr 19Oregon Team Invitational, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
1500m
4:22.20-Apr 12Arkansas Spring Invitational, John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR
5000m
DNS-Apr 4Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events

2024

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:34.26-May 22Kenyan Championships
1500m
4:37.16-May 22Kenyan Championships
1500m
4:34.26-May 21Kenyan Championships
800m
2:17.10-Jan 62nd AK Track & Field Weekend Meeting/AK Relay Series

2022

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:53.56-Jul 2Kenyan Trials For World Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000m
9:36.60-Jul 1Kenyan Trials For World Under 20 Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
9:03.01-Jul 2Nairobi Kenya World U20 Trials, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
3000m
9:12.28-Jul 1Nairobi Kenya World U20 Trials, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Iska Chelangat's 1500 m personal best?

Iska Chelangat's 1500 m personal best is 4:16.71, set on May 9, 2025 in John McDonnell Field, Fayetteville, AR (USA).

Which events does Iska Chelangat compete in?

Iska Chelangat competes in the 1500 m.

How did Iska Chelangat perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 8:48.74, set on Jan 31, 2026 in Randal Tyson Indoor Center, Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i). Last competition: NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Jun 13, 2026, 16:04.00.