JL
Justus Lagat
KENMenBirth dateMay 20, 1996
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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.
Key facts
2000 Metres Short Track
5:30.00
2026 season best
9:36.6h
May 8, 2026 · Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
Age
30 years old
As of Sep 25, 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
PB
Personal bests
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | 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) |
| 2018 | 3000mSt | 8:19.51 | - | Jun 27, 2018 | ↓ | Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine |
| 2017 | 3000mSt | 8:18.46 | - | Jun 3, 2017 | ↓ | Marseille (FRA) |
| 2016 | 3000mSt | 8:22.5h | - | May 28, 2016 | ↓ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2015 | 1500m | 3:51.5h | - | May 22, 2015 | ↓ | Eldoret (KEN) |
| 2015 | 3000mSt | 8:26.37 | - | Jun 25, 2015 | ↓ | Sollentuna (SWE) |
| 2014 | 3000mSt | 8:49.04 | - | Jun 25, 2014 | ↓ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2013 | 2000Metres | 5:30.00 | - | Jul 12, 2013 | - | IAAF World Youth Championships |
| 2013 | 3000mSt | 5:35.22 | - | Jul 10, 2013 | ↓ | IAAF World Youth Championships |
2026
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:36.6HT | - | May 8 | Athletics Kenya Prison Services Track and Field Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
2025
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:25.68 | - | Jun 27 | Kenyan Championships |
2024
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:01.94 | - | May 22 | Kenyan Championships |
1500m | 4:05.63 | - | May 22 | Kenyan Championships |
1500m | 4:05.63 | - | May 21 | Kenyan Championships |
2023
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:06.27 | - | Jun 23 | Kenyan Championships |
3000mSt | 9:06.27 | - | Jun 22 | Kenyan Championships |
3000mSt | 8:47.3HT | - | May 26 | Kenya Prisons Track and Field Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:47.3HT | - | May 26 | Kenya Prisons Track and Field Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi |
2022
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5000m | 15:18.61 | - | Sep 12 | Iran Athletics Clubs League, Tehran |
3000mSt | 9:02.39 | - | Sep 11 | Iran Athletics Clubs League, Tehran |
3000mSt | 9:03.90 | - | Aug 28 | Iran Athletics Clubs League, Tehran |
5000m | 15:06.27 | - | Aug 28 | Iran Athletics Clubs League, Tehran |
3000mSt | 8:59.74 | - | Jul 13 | National Clubs League Meet, Tehran |
3000mSt | 9:05.13 | - | Apr 26 | Kenyan Championships, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 9:01.69 | - | Apr 9 | Kenya Prison Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi |
2019
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:36.24 | - | Sep 13 | Kenya World Championship Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:34.71 | - | Aug 22 | Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:42.1HT | - | Aug 22 | Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:34.71 | - | Aug 21 | Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:42.1HT | - | Aug 20 | Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:36.22 | - | Jul 20 | Kenyan Prisons Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:46.33 | - | Jun 22 | African Games Trials, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:31.0HT | - | Jun 21 | African Games Trials, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:44.0HT | - | May 25 | AK Meeting, Sports Complex, Mumias |
3000mSt | 8:51.2HT | - | May 3 | AK Weekend Meet, Ruringu Stadium, Nyeri |
2018
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:39.20 | - | Jul 8 | Bragança Paulista Grande Premio Brasil de Atletismo, CNDA, Bragança Paulista |
3000mSt | 8:34.84 | - | Jul 2 | Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár |
3000mSt | 8:19.51 | - | Jun 27 | Meeting Stanislas Nancy, Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine |
3000mSt | 8:23.23 | - | May 31 | Roma Golden Gala - Pietro Mennea |
3000mSt | 8:26.17 | - | May 4 | Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline |
2017
10 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | DNF | - | Jul 21 | Monaco Herculis |
3000mSt | 8:22.72 | - | Jul 7 | Sotteville-lès-Rouen Meeting International, Sotteville-lès-Rouen |
3000mSt | 8:29.88 | - | Jun 29 | Barcelona Regional Championships, Barcelona |
3000mSt | 8:38.93 | - | Jun 24 | Nairobi Kenya World Championship Trials, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:37.7HT | - | Jun 23 | Nairobi Kenya World Championship Trials, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:26.5HT | - | Jun 10 | Kenyan Championships, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:36.6HT | - | Jun 9 | Kenyan Championships, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:18.46 | - | Jun 3 | Marseille Meeting International, Marseille |
3000mSt | 8:35.8HT | - | May 13 | Nairobi Kenyan Prisons Ch., Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:41.76 | - | Mar 25 | Djibouti International Meeting, Djibouti |
2016
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:44.8HT | - | Jun 30 | Eldoret Kenyan Olympic Trials, Eldoret |
3000mSt | 8:28.39 | - | Jun 18 | Copenhagen Athletics Games, København |
3000mSt | 8:31.06 | - | Jun 10 | Ponzano Veneto Memorial Giovanni Maria Idda, Ponzano Veneto |
3000mSt | 8:22.5HT | - | May 28 | Kenyan Championships, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:36.96 | - | May 26 | Kenyan Championships, Nairobi |
3000mSt | 8:38.5HT | - | Apr 16 | Eldoret |
3000mSt | 8:52.2HT | - | Apr 14 | Eldoret |
2015
2 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:30.14 | - | Jul 7 | Gyulai István Memorial - Hungarian Athletics Grand Prix, Bregyó Athletic Center, Székesfehérvár |
3000mSt | 8:26.37 | - | Jun 25 | Sollentuna Folksam GP, Sollentuna |
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Honours
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2013IAAF World Youth Championships
2000 Metres Steeplechase
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Justus Lagat's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
Justus Lagat's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:18.46, set on Jun 3, 2017 in Marseille (FRA), #306 on the all-time list.
Which events does Justus Lagat compete in?
Justus Lagat competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.
How did Justus Lagat perform in 2026?
2026 season best: 9:36.6h, set on May 8, 2026 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN).