Justus Lagat
KenyaActive- Born
- May 20, 1996 (30 years old)
- Events
- 3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track
Justus Lagat is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 20, 1996. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 5000m and 3000mSt.
His personal bests include 3:51.5h in the 1500m, 15:06.27 in the 5000m, 8:18.46 in the 3000mSt and 5:30.00 in the 2000Metres. He has earned 1 bronze medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:18.46
2026 season best9:36.6hMay 8, 2026 · Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:30.00
As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:18.46 (#306 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:30.00, 2026 season best 9:36.6h (May 8, 2026, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)) · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time
2000MetresDonetsk 20135:30.00–
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3000mSt | 9:36.6h | – | May 8, 2026 | Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2025 | 3000mSt | 9:25.68 | – | Jun 27, 2025 | Kenyan Championships |
| 2024 | 1500m | 4:05.63 | – | May 21, 2024 | Kenyan Championships |
| 2024 | 3000mSt | 9:01.94 | – | May 22, 2024 | Kenyan Championships |
| 2023 | 3000mSt | 8:47.3h | – | May 26, 2023 | Kenya Prisons Track and Field Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi |
| 2022 | 3000mSt | 8:59.74 | – | Jul 13, 2022 | Tehran (IRI) |
| 2022 | 5000m | 15:06.27 | – | Aug 28, 2022 | Tehran (IRI) |
| 2019 | 3000mSt | 8:31.0h | – | Jun 21, 2019 | Nairobi (KEN) |