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John Langat

John Langat

KENKENMen
Birth dateNov 27, 1974
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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.

Key facts
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)
2007 season best
Age
51 years old

As of Sep 25, 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

PB

Personal bests

3000m
8:28.7HT
15:13.51
8:15.17
#219 all-time
2000Metres
5:18.51
20Kilometr
1:03:49
30Kilometr
1:36:51

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2007
5000m
15:13.51-May 10, 2007-Naperville, IL (USA)
2006
3000m
8:28.7h-Apr 22, 2006-Antananarivo (MAD)
2005
2000Metres
5:32.66-Jun 23, 2005
↓
Velenje (SLO)
2005
3000mSt
8:33.17-Jul 18, 2005
↓
Karlstad (SWE)
2004
3000mSt
8:22.39-Jun 5, 2004
↓
Bydgoszcz (POL)
2003
2000Metres
5:28.56-Sep 2, 2003
↓
Naimette-Xhovémont (BEL)
2003
3000mSt
8:18.27-Aug 2, 2003
↓
Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2003
20Kilometr
1:03:49-Mar 9, 2003-Alphen aan den Rijn (NED)
2003
30Kilometr
1:36:51-Feb 16, 2003-Schoorl (NED)
2002
3000mSt
8:25.68-Jun 10, 2002
↓
Athina (GRE)
2001
2000Metres
5:18.51-Aug 29, 2001
↓
Rovereto (ITA)
2001
3000mSt
8:15.17-Aug 31, 2001
↓
Berlin ISTAF

2007

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
15:13.51-May 10Naperville Dr. Keeler Invitational, Naperville, IL

2006

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
8:28.7HT-Apr 22Antananarivo Meeting de Madagascar, Antananarivo

2005

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:36.35-Aug 28Rieti 2005, Rieti
3000mSt
8:38.07-Aug 23Linz Gugl Meeting, Linz
3000mSt
8:33.17-Jul 18Karlstad Götagalan, Karlstad
2000Metres
5:32.66-Jun 23Velenje Int. Meeting - Miners Feast, Velenje

2004

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:34.55-Aug 2Linz Gugl-Meeting, Linz
3000mSt
8:22.57-Jul 2Roma Golden Gala
3000mSt
8:35.43-Jun 8Golden Spike IAAF Super Grand Prix, Ostrava
3000mSt
8:22.39-Jun 5Bydgoszcz European Athletics Festival, Bydgoszcz

2003

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:28.56-Sep 2Naimette Xhovémont Meeting de Liége, Naimette-Xhovémont
3000mSt
8:18.27-Aug 2Heusden-Zolder KBC Night of Athletics, Heusden-Zolder
3000mSt
8:24.13-Jul 7Zagreb IAAF Grand Prix, Zagreb
3000mSt
8:19.92-Jun 29Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Juliska, Praha
3000mSt
9:01.1HT-Apr 26Kisii AK Weekend Meeting, Kisii
20Kilometr
1:03:49-Mar 9Alphen aan den Rijn
30Kilometr
1:36:51-Feb 16Schoorl

2002

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:37.81-Jun 14Velenje Interntaional Meeting, Velenje
3000mSt
8:25.68-Jun 10Athens Tsiklitiria, Athina

2001

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:15.17-Aug 31Berlin ISTAF
2000Metres
5:18.51-Aug 29Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
2000Metres
5:18.61-Aug 26Padova
3000mSt
8:21.30-Aug 20Linz Gugl-Meeting, Linz
3000mSt
8:31.13-Jul 14Formia World Formia Meeting, Formia
3000mSt
8:22.07-Jul 9Nice Nikaia, Nice
3000mSt
8:40.6HT-Jun 21Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:42.7HT-May 26Nairobi Kenyan Armed Forces Athletics Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:40.2HT-May 10Nairobi
3000mSt
9:00.1HT-Apr 21Kisumu

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Langat's 2000 Metres Short Track personal best?

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

Which events does John Langat compete in?

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

How did John Langat perform in 2007?

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