Peter Kibet Lagat

Peter Kibet Lagat

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
May 26, 1992 (34 years old)
Events
5000 m · 2000 Metres Short Track

Peter Kibet Lagat is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on May 26, 1992. He competes primarily in the 800m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 1:52.14 in the 800m, 8:33.74 in the 3000m, 13:18.78 in the 5000m, 8:27.0h in the 3000mSt and 5:26.59 in the 2000Metres. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 5000 m13:18.78
2026 season best9:13.2hMay 8, 2026 · Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:26.59

As of Nov 14, 2026: 5000 m 13:18.78 (#824 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:26.59, 2026 season best 9:13.2h (May 8, 2026, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)) · 34 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mNairobi 2021Kenya 800 m all-time list1:52.14966 pts–
3000mAddis Ababa 2009Kenya 3000 m all-time list8:33.74868 pts–
5000mDurban 2016Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:18.781,142 pts#824
3000mStNairobi 2014Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:27.0h1,136 pts–
2000MetresTrentino-Alto Adige 20095:26.59–
10KilometrDoha 201529:29–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000mSt 9:13.2h–May 8, 2026Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
20223000mSt 9:15.11–Apr 9, 2022Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2021800m 1:52.14–May 27, 2021Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
20193000mSt 8:37.76–Jul 20, 2019Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
20173000mSt 9:12.3h–May 13, 2017Nairobi (KEN)
20163000mSt 9:02.9h–Apr 14, 2016Eldoret (KEN)
20165000m 13:18.78–Jun 26, 2016Durban (RSA)
20153000mSt 8:35.8h–Jul 9, 2015Nairobi (KEN)
FAQ

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Peter Kibet Lagat's 5000 m personal best is 13:18.78, set on Jun 26, 2016 in Durban (RSA), #824 on the all-time list.

Peter Kibet Lagat competes in the 5000 m and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 9:13.2h, set on May 8, 2026 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN).