John Langat

John Langat

KenyaKenya
Born
Nov 27, 1974 (51 years old)
Events
2000 Metres Short Track · 3000 m steeplechase

John Langat is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on November 27, 1974. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 3000mSt.

His personal bests include 8:28.7h in the 3000m, 15:13.51 in the 5000m, 8:15.17 in the 3000mSt, 5:18.51 in the 2000Metres and 1:03:49 in the 20Kilometr. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:18.51
2007 season best15:13.51May 10, 2007 · Naperville, IL
2007 season best
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:15.17
#219 all-time

As of Nov 13, 2026: 2000 Metres Short Track 5:18.51, 3000 m steeplechase 8:15.17 (#219 all-time), 2007 season best 15:13.51 (May 10, 2007, Naperville, IL (USA)) · 51 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mAntananarivo 2006Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:28.7h895 pts–
5000mIL 2007Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:13.51770 pts–
3000mStBerlin 2001Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:15.171,189 pts#219
2000MetresRovereto 20015:18.51–
20KilometrAlphen aan den Rijn 20031:03:49–
30KilometrSchoorl 20031:36:51–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20075000m 15:13.51–May 10, 2007Naperville, IL (USA)
20063000m 8:28.7h–Apr 22, 2006Antananarivo (MAD)
20052000Metres 5:32.66–Jun 23, 2005Velenje (SLO)
20053000mSt 8:33.17–Jul 18, 2005Karlstad (SWE)
20043000mSt 8:22.39–Jun 5, 2004Bydgoszcz (POL)
20032000Metres 5:28.56–Sep 2, 2003Naimette-Xhovémont (BEL)
20033000mSt 8:18.27–Aug 2, 2003Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
200320Kilometr 1:03:49–Mar 9, 2003Alphen aan den Rijn (NED)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

John Langat's 2000 Metres Short Track personal best is 5:18.51, set on Aug 29, 2001 in Rovereto (ITA).

John Langat competes in the 2000 Metres Short Track and 3000 m steeplechase.

2007 season best: 15:13.51, set on May 10, 2007 in Naperville, IL (USA).