Sammy Kibet Langat

Birth dateJan 24, 1970

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Sammy Kibet Langat is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on January 24, 1970. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 1000m.

His personal bests include 1:43.26 in the 800m, 3:36.64 in the 1500m and 2:19.58 in the 1000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

800 m

1:43.26

#80 all-time

1500 m

3:36.64

#901 all-time

2000 season best

1:46.52

Jul 1, 2000 · Palo Alto, CA (USA)

2000 season best

Age

56 years old

As of Sep 14, 2026: 800 m 1:43.26 (#80 all-time), 1500 m 3:36.64 (#901 all-time), 2000 season best 1:46.52 (Jul 1, 2000, Palo Alto, CA (USA)) · 56 years old

Personal bests

1:43.26

3:36.64

2:19.58

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2000	800m	1:46.52	-	Jul 1, 2000	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
1999	800m	1:46.65	-	Jul 25, 1999	↑	Lappeenranta (FIN)
1999	1500m	3:36.64	-	Jun 6, 1999	↑	Stuttgart (GER)
1998	800m	1:45.67	-	Aug 30, 1998	↑	Rieti (ITA)
1997	800m	1:51.92	-	Feb 20, 1997	↑	Melbourne (AUS)
1996	800m	1:43.26	-	Aug 14, 1996	↑	Zürich (SUI)
1995	800m	1:43.84	-	Jul 16, 1995	↑	Lappeenranta (FIN)
1995	1500m	3:39.16	-	Mar 21, 1995	↑	Sydney (AUS)
1994	800m	1:44.46	-	Jul 26, 1994	↑	Lappeenranta (FIN)
1993	800m	1:44.06	-	Sep 5, 1993	↑	Rieti (ITA)
1993	1000m	2:19.58	-	Aug 22, 1993	-	Solihull (GBR)
1992	800m	1:46.84	-	Jun 27, 1992	↑	Belle Vue Mauricia African Championships

2000

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:48.97	-	Aug 13	Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
800m	1:46.52	-	Jul 1	Palo Alto GMC Envoy Open, Palo Alto, CA

1999

4 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:46.65	-	Jul 25	Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
800m	1:48.08	-	Jun 19	Cork City Games, Cork City
1500m	3:36.64	-	Jun 6	Stuttgart LG Athletics, Stuttgart
800m	1:48.13	-	May 8	Stanford Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA

1998

8 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:45.67	-	Aug 30	Rieti '98, Rieti
800m	1:50.50	-	Jul 16	Nice Nikaia, Nice
800m	1:47.79	-	Jul 11	Nürnberg Live '98, Nürnberg
800m	1:47.75	-	Jul 2	Luzern Spitzenleichtathletik, Luzern
800m	1:48.11	-	Jun 27	Cork City '98, Cork City
800m	1:49.74	-	Mar 13	Optus Australian Championships, Melbourne
800m	1:50.73	-	Feb 28	Sydney Track Tour - Optus GP, Sydney
800m	1:53.88	-	Feb 22	Hobart Optus Grand Prix, Hobart

1997

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:51.92	-	Feb 20	Melbourne NEC Classic '97, Melbourne

1996

16 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:43.67	-	Sep 1	Rieti '96, Rieti
800m	1:44.96	-	Aug 30	Berlin ISTAF, Berlin
800m	1:45.91	-	Aug 23	Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
800m	1:43.96	-	Aug 16	Köln Int. Sparkassen Cup, Köln
800m	1:43.26	-	Aug 14	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
800m	1:44.22	-	Aug 10	Monte Carlo Herculis-Vittel, Monaco
800m	1:44.92	-	Jul 14	Lappeenranta Karelia Games, Lappeenranta
800m	1:44.98	-	Jul 12	-
800m	1:44.32	-	Jul 8	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
800m	1:45.46	-	Jun 17	Parma
800m	1:44.80	-	Jun 15	Caorle
800m	1:46.70	-	Mar 14	Brisbane Optus GP Final, Brisbane
800m	1:47.35	-	Mar 10	Australian Championships
800m	1:46.96	-	Feb 29	Melbourne NEC-Classic, Melbourne
800m	1:47.34	-	Feb 25	Hobart Optus Grand Prix, Hobart
800m	1:47.48	-	Feb 11	Sydney Optus Grand Prix, Sydney

1995

19 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
800m	1:45.70	-	Sep 15	-
800m	1:45.89	-	Sep 9	Monaco IAAF Grand Prix Final
800m	1:45.17	-	Sep 5	Rieti
800m	1:45.72	-	Sep 1	Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
800m	1:45.08	-	Aug 25	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
800m	1:44.61	-	Aug 18	Köln Weltklasse, Köln
800m	1:45.14	-	Aug 16	-
800m	1:45.49	-	Aug 16	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
800m	1:43.96	-	Jul 25	Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
800m	1:44.88	-	Jul 21	Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
800m	1:43.84	-	Jul 16	Lappeenranta
800m	1:46.48	-	Jul 10	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
800m	1:45.15	-	Jul 7	London KP Games, Crystal Palace, London
800m	1:45.5	-	Jun 10	-
800m	1:45.73	-	Jun 4	-
800m	1:45.34	-	May 27	San José Bruce Jenner Classic, San José
800m	1:46.20	-	May 21	New York Games, New York, NY
1500m	3:39.16	-	Mar 21	Sydney
800m	1:45.66	-	Mar 18	-

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Sammy Kibet Langat's 800 m personal best?

Sammy Kibet Langat's 800 m personal best is 1:43.26, set on Aug 14, 1996 in Zürich (SUI), #80 on the all-time list.

Which events does Sammy Kibet Langat compete in?

Sammy Kibet Langat competes in the 800 m and 1500 m.

How did Sammy Kibet Langat perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 1:46.52, set on Jul 1, 2000 in Palo Alto, CA (USA).