Israel Takap
Papua New GuineaActive- Born
- Oct 8, 1998 (28 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase
Israel Takap is a Papua New Guinea middle-distance runner, born on October 8, 1998. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.
His personal bests include 4:14.25 in the 1500m, 4:41.46 in the Mile, 9:22.51 in the 3000m, 9:45.73 in the 3000mSt and 9:22.51 in the 3000m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Papua New Guinea.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:45.73
2026 season best9:51.68Apr 9, 2026 · West Texas A&M University Track & Soccer Complex, Canyon, TX
National record9:22.513000 Metres Short Track
Last competitionTexas Tech Corky/Crofoot Shootout, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TXApr 30, 2026 · 9:59.64
As of Oct 28, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 9:45.73, 2026 season best 9:51.68 (Apr 9, 2026, West Texas A&M University Track & Soccer Complex, Canyon, TX (USA)) · Last competition: Texas Tech Corky/Crofoot Shootout, Terry & Linda Fuller T&F Complex, Lubbock, TX, Apr 30, 2026, 9:59.64 · National record (3000 Metres Short Track) · 28 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | mile-short-track Indoor | 4:41.46 | – | Feb 6, 2026 | New Mexico Collegiate Classic |
| 2026 | Mile Indoor | 4:41.46 | – | Feb 6, 2026 | New Mexico Collegiate Classic |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track | 9:22.51 | – | Jan 24, 2026 | Texas A&M Ted Nelson Invitational |
| 2026 | 3000m Indoor | 9:22.51 | – | Jan 24, 2026 | Texas A&M Ted Nelson Invitational |
| 2026 | 3000m-short-track Indoor | 9:22.51 | – | Jan 24, 2026 | Texas A&M Ted Nelson Invitational |
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 9:51.68 | – | Apr 9, 2026 | WT Jo Meaker Classic & Multi |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:18.11 | – | Jun 1, 2024 | Oceania Invitational, HFC Bank Stadium, Suva |
| 2024 | 3000mSt | 9:59.27 | – | Jun 6, 2024 | Oceania Athletics Championships, HFC Bank Stadium, Suva |