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Peter Kibet Lagat

Peter Kibet Lagat

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Birth dateMay 26, 1992
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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.

Key facts
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)
2026 season best
Age
34 years old

As of Sep 18, 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

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
3000mSt
9:13.2h-May 8, 2026
↓
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2022
3000mSt
9:15.11-Apr 9, 2022
↓
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2021
800m
1:52.14-May 27, 2021-Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2019
3000mSt
8:37.76-Jul 20, 2019
↓
Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi (KEN)
2017
3000mSt
9:12.3h-May 13, 2017
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2016
3000mSt
9:02.9h-Apr 14, 2016
↓
Eldoret (KEN)
2016
5000m
13:18.78-Jun 26, 2016
↑
Durban (RSA)
2015
3000mSt
8:35.8h-Jul 9, 2015
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2015
10Kilometr
29:29-Jan 9, 2015-Doha (QAT)
2014
3000mSt
8:27.0h-May 24, 2014
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2014
5000m
14:08.3h-Apr 12, 2014
↑
Kisii (KEN)
2010
3000mSt
9:01.0h-Jun 17, 2010
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
2009
2000Metres
5:26.59-Jul 12, 2009-Bressanone IAAF World Youth Championships
2009
3000m
8:33.74-Apr 25, 2009-Addis Ababa (ETH)

2026

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:13.2HT-May 8Athletics Kenya Prison Services Track and Field Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2022

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:15.11-Apr 9Kenya Prison Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:52.14-May 27Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
800m
1:52.15-Feb 271st Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2019

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:00.90-Aug 22Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:42.8HT-Aug 22Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000mSt
9:00.90-Aug 21Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:42.8HT-Aug 20Kenyan Championships, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:37.76-Jul 20Kenyan Prisons Ch., Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi

2017

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:12.3HT-May 13Nairobi Kenyan Prisons Ch., Nairobi

2016

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:18.78-Jun 26Durban African Championships, Durban
3000mSt
9:02.9HT-Apr 14Eldoret

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:57.36-Jul 11Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:35.8HT-Jul 9Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:41.90-Jun 20Nairobi Kenyan Prisons Ch., Nairobi
10Kilometr
29:29-Jan 9Doha 10 km, Doha

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:33.3HT-Jun 7Kenyan Championships, Nairobi
3000mSt
8:27.0HT-May 24Nairobi Prisons Ch., Nairobi
5000m
14:08.3HT-Apr 12Kisii

2010

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:01.0HT-Jun 17Nairobi Kenyan World Junior Ch. Trials, Nairobi

2009

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000Metres
5:26.59-Jul 12Bressanone IAAF World Youth Championships
3000mSt
5:26.59-Jul 12Bressanone IAAF World Youth Championships
3000mSt
5:37.49-Jul 12Bressanone IAAF World Youth Championships
2000Metres
5:37.49-Jul 10Bressanone IAAF World Youth Championships
3000m
8:33.74-Apr 25Addis Abeba, Addis Ababa

Honours

5

Durban African Championships

5000 Metres

2016
5

Durban African Championships

5000 Metres

2016
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Bressanone IAAF World Youth Championships

2000 Metres Steeplechase

2009
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Peter Kibet Lagat's 5000 m personal best?

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.

Which events does Peter Kibet Lagat compete in?

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

How did Peter Kibet Lagat perform in 2026?

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