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James Kiplagat Magut

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James Kiplagat Magut

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Birth dateJul 20, 1990
BirthplaceKenya, Kenya
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James Kiplagat Magut (born 20 July 1990) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner who specialises in the 1500 metres. He has a personal best of 3:30.61 minutes for the event as well as a best of 3:50.68 minutes for the mile run.

He won his first medals as a teenager, taking second at the 2008 World Junior Championships in Athletics and winning the 2009 African Junior Athletics Championships. His first senior podium finish soon followed: on his major international debut at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, he claimed the silver medal.

He was the bronze medallist at the 2012 African Championships in Athletics. Magut was part of the world record-setting 4×1500 metres relay team that won the gold medal at the 2014 IAAF World Relays.

Key facts
1500 m
3:30.61
#80 all-time
Mile
3:49.43
2019 season best
3:45.28
Jun 21, 2019 · Nairobi (KEN)
2019 season best
Record
World record · 4x1500 Metres Relay 14:22.22
World record
Age
36 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: 1500 m 3:30.61 (#80 all-time), Mile 3:49.43, 2019 season best 3:45.28 (Jun 21, 2019, Nairobi (KEN)) · World record (4x1500 Metres Relay) · 36 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:48.6HT
3:30.61
#80 all-time
Mile
3:49.43
1500m-short-track
3:48.65
1000m
2:19.72
4x1500Metr
14:22.22

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
800m
1:52.8h-May 24, 2019
↓
Sports Complex, Mumias (KEN)
2019
1500m
3:45.28-Jun 21, 2019
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2018
1500m
3:40.83-Jun 29, 2018
↓
x-bionic sphere, Šamorín (SVK)
2018
Mile
3:58.74-May 26, 2018
↓
Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Promotional Events
2016
800m
1:48.6h-Apr 14, 2016
↓
Eldoret (KEN)
2016
1500m
3:35.18-Jun 5, 2016
↓
Birmingham British Athletics GP, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
2016
Mile
3:56.89-May 28, 2016
↓
Eugene Prefontaine Classic
2015
1500m
3:31.76-Jul 4, 2015
↓
Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
2015
Mile
3:52.33-May 30, 2015
↓
Eugene Prefontaine Classic
2014
1500m
3:30.61-May 9, 2014
↓
Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
2014
1500m-short-track
3:48.65-Jan 25, 2014-Glasgow (GBR) (i)
2014
Mile
3:49.43-May 31, 2014
↓
Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
2014
4x1500Metr
14:22.22-May 25, 2014-IAAF World Relays
2013
1000m
2:19.72-Aug 26, 2013-Linz (AUT)
2013
1500m
3:35.2h-Jun 22, 2013
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2013
Mile
3:50.93-Jul 27, 2013
↓
London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Diamond Discipline
2012
1500m
3:33.31-Sep 4, 2012
↓
Sports Park Mladost, Zagreb (CRO)
2012
Mile
3:50.68-Jun 7, 2012
↓
Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - National Events
2010
1500m
3:40.47-Oct 11, 2010
↓
New Delhi (IND)
2009
1500m
3:36.8h-Jun 16, 2009
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2008
1500m
3:42.3h-Jun 18, 2008
↓
Nairobi (KEN)

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:45.28-Jun 21African Games Trials, Nairobi
800m
1:52.8HT-May 24AK Meeting, Sports Complex, Mumias

2016

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
DNF-Jul 23London Müller Anniversary Games, Olympic Stadium, London - Promotional Events
1500m
3:40.24-Jul 1Eldoret Kenyan Olympic Trials, Eldoret
Mile
DNF-Jun 9Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline
1500m
3:35.18-Jun 5Birmingham British Athletics GP, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
Mile
3:56.89-May 28Eugene Prefontaine Classic
1500m
3:44.4HT-Apr 29Nairobi KDF Ch., Nairobi
800m
1:48.6HT-Apr 14Eldoret
800m
1:51.9HT-Apr 1Kisii
Mile
3:59.83-Mar 12Perth Track Classic, Perth
1500m
3:40.03-Mar 5Melbourne IAAF World Challenge, Albert Park, Melbourne

2015

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:53.01-Sep 13Brazzaville All-Africa Games, Brazzaville
1500m
3:35.51-Aug 1Nairobi Kenyan World Championship Trials, Nairobi
1500m
3:51.74-Jul 9Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
1500m
3:31.76-Jul 4Paris Meeting AREVA, Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis - Diamond Discipline
1500m
3:37.61-Jun 7Birmingham British Athletics Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Promotional Events
Mile
3:52.33-May 30Eugene Prefontaine Classic
1500m
3:38.20-May 30Eugene Prefontaine Classic
1500m
3:35.91-May 17Shanghai Golden Grand Prix, Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai - Diamond Discipline

2014

22 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:39.26-Sep 5Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
1500m
3:34.13-Aug 31Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
Mile
3:52.20-Aug 24Birmingham British Athletics Grand Prix, Alexander Stadium, Birmingham - Diamond Discipline
1500m
3:43.82-Aug 14Marrakesh African Championships, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
1500m
3:54.99-Aug 13Marrakesh African Championships, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
1500m
3:39.31-Aug 2Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow
1500m
3:40.79-Aug 1Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Hampden Park, Glasgow
1500m
DNF-Jul 18Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco - Diamond Discipline
1500m
3:31.91-Jul 3Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline
1500m
3:35.1HT-Jun 7Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
1500m
3:34.27-May 31Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
Mile
3:49.43-May 31Eugene Prefontaine Classic, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR - Diamond Discipline
4x1500Metr
14:22.22-May 25IAAF World Relays
1500m
3:40.4HT-May 15Nairobi
1500m
3:30.61-May 9Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline
1500m
3:36.85-Apr 26Nairobi
4x1500Metr
14:54.77-Apr 26Nairobi
4x1500Metr
14:48.6HT-Apr 4Nairobi
1500m
3:40.40-Mar 22Melbourne IAAF World Challenge, Albert Park, Melbourne
1500m
3:38.58-Mar 15Sydney Track Classic, Sydney
Mile
3:53.73-Feb 22Perth Track Classic, Perth
1500m-short-track
3:48.65-Jan 25Glasgow British Athletics International Match, Glasgow (i)

2013

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:36.29-Sep 1Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
1000m
2:19.72-Aug 26Linz Gugl Games, Linz
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Honours

🥇

Birmingham British Athletics Grand Prix

1500 Metres

2015
🥇

IAAF World Relays

4x1500 Metres Relay

2014
5

Marrakesh African Championships

1500 Metres

2014
🥇

Glasgow Commonwealth Games

1500 Metres

2014
5

Marrakesh African Championships

1500 Metres

2014
🥇

Glasgow Commonwealth Games

1500 Metres

2014
🥉

Porto Novo African Championships

1500 Metres

2012
🥉

Porto Novo African Championships

1500 Metres

2012
🥈

New Delhi Commonwealth Games

1500 Metres

2010
🥈

New Delhi Commonwealth Games

1500 Metres

2010
🥇

Bambous African Junior Championships

1500 Metres

2009
🥈

Bydgoszcz IAAF World Junior Championships

1500 Metres

2008
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is James Kiplagat Magut's 1500 m personal best?

James Kiplagat Magut's 1500 m personal best is 3:30.61, set on May 9, 2014 in Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha (QAT), #80 on the all-time list.

Which events does James Kiplagat Magut compete in?

James Kiplagat Magut competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

How did James Kiplagat Magut perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 3:45.28, set on Jun 21, 2019 in Nairobi (KEN).

Does James Kiplagat Magut hold a world record?

Yes, James Kiplagat Magut holds the 4x1500 Metres Relay world record with 14:22.22.