Lydia Jeruto Lagat

Lydia Jeruto Lagat

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Nov 23, 2000 (25 years old)
Events
3000 Metres Short Track · 1500 m

Lydia Jeruto Lagat is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on November 23, 2000. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 3000m.

Her personal bests include 2:01.58 in the 800m, 4:07.02 in the 1500m, 8:49.28 in the 3000m, 15:28.1h in the 5000m and 2:28:25 in the Marathon. She has earned 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track8:49.28
2026 season best2:28:25Apr 12, 2026 · Zürich
Personal best · 1500 m4:07.02
Last competitionZürich MarathonApr 12, 2026 · 2:28:25

As of Nov 14, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 8:49.28, 1500 m 4:07.02 (#768 all-time), 2026 season best 2:28:25 (Apr 12, 2026, Zürich (SUI)) · Last competition: Zürich Marathon, Apr 12, 2026, 2:28:25 · 25 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mPadova 2018Kenya 800 m all-time list2:01.581,135 pts––
1500mNairobi 2023Kenya 1500 m all-time list4:07.021,150 pts#768–
3000mIndoorVal-de-Reuil 20248:49.281,165 pts––
5000mNairobi 2019Kenya 5000 m all-time list15:28.1h1,110 pts––
MarathonZürich 2026Kenya Marathon all-time list2:28:251,132 pts–#301
1500m-short-trackIndoorMiramas 20244:15.241,107 pts––

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2026Marathon 2:28:25–Apr 12, 2026Zürich Marathon
2025Marathon 2:45:07–Oct 26, 2025Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
20241500m 4:14.14–Mar 22, 2024African Games
20241500m-short-track Indoor4:15.24–Feb 2, 2024Elite Indoor Track Miramas Meeting
2024CrossCount 6:38–Mar 2, 2024Kenyan Cross Country Championships, Prison Staff Training College, Ruiru - XC 2.0km
20243000m Indoor8:49.28–Jan 28, 2024Meeting de L'Eure, Stade couvert Jesse Owens, Val-de-Reuil (i)
20243000m-short-track Indoor8:49.28–Jan 28, 2024Meeting de L'Eure, Stade couvert Jesse Owens, Val-de-Reuil (i)
20245000m 15:44.67–May 23, 2024Grifone Meeting, Campo di Atletica, Asti
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lydia Jeruto Lagat's 3000 Metres Short Track personal best is 8:49.28, set on Jan 28, 2024 in Stade couvert Jesse Owens, Val-de-Reuil (FRA) (i).

Lydia Jeruto Lagat competes in the 3000 Metres Short Track and 1500 m.

2026 season best: 2:28:25, set on Apr 12, 2026 in Zürich (SUI). Last competition: Zürich Marathon on Apr 12, 2026, 2:28:25.