Leah Chelangat

Leah Chelangat

UgandaUgandaActive
Born
May 10, 2003 (23 years old)
Events
5000 m · 3000 m

Leah Chelangat is a Uganda middle-distance runner, born on May 10, 2003. She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 4:33.01 in the 1500m, 9:41.72 in the 3000m and 16:21.81 in the 5000m. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Uganda.

Personal best · 5000 m16:21.81
2026 season best16:59.16Mar 29, 2026 · Mandela National Stadium, Kampala
Personal best · 3000 m9:41.72
Last competition4th National TrialsApr 25, 2026 · 17:23.83

As of Nov 6, 2026: 5000 m 16:21.81, 3000 m 9:41.72, 2026 season best 16:59.16 (Mar 29, 2026, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)) · Last competition: 4th National Trials, Apr 25, 2026, 17:23.83 · 23 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mKampala 2021Uganda 1500 m all-time list4:33.01955 pts–
3000mKampala 2022Uganda 3000 m all-time list9:41.72971 pts–
5000mKampala 2022Uganda 5000 m all-time list16:21.811,010 pts–

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20265000m 16:59.16–Mar 29, 20262nd National Trial
20223000m 9:41.72–Jun 4, 2022Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)
20225000m 16:21.81–Jun 25, 2022Ugandan Championships
20211500m 4:33.01–May 8, 2021Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)
20213000m 9:48.59–May 22, 2021Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)
20215000m 16:42.72–Apr 10, 2021Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA)
20191500m 4:49.83–Jul 26, 2019Ugandan Championships
20195000m 17:37.41–Jul 26, 2019Ugandan Championships
Compare me with Leah Chelangat
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Leah Chelangat's 5000 m personal best is 16:21.81, set on Jun 25, 2022 in Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA).

Leah Chelangat competes in the 5000 m and 3000 m.

2026 season best: 16:59.16, set on Mar 29, 2026 in Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (UGA). Last competition: 4th National Trials on Apr 25, 2026, 17:23.83.