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Tarik Langat Akdag
KENMenBirth dateJun 16, 1988
BirthplaceNandi County, Kenya
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Tarık Langat Akdağ (born Patrick Kipkirui Langat on 16 June 1988, in Nandi, Kenya) is a Turkish long-distance runner of Kenyan origin competing in the 3000 m and 5000 m events. The 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall athlete at 60 kg (130 lb) is a member of Enkaspor, where he is coached by Carol Santa.
Key facts
3000 m
7:47.68
Last competition
Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi
Oct 29, 2023 · 29:30
Age
38 years old
As of Sep 14, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:08.59 (#79 all-time), 3000 m 7:47.68, 2023 season best 29:30 (Oct 29, 2023) · Last competition: Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi, Oct 29, 2023, 29:30 · 38 years old
PB
Personal bests
3:51.63
7:47.68
13:45.21
8:01.29
8:26.96
Performance Charts
Season bests
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Trend | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10Kilometr | 29:30 | - | Oct 29, 2023 | - | Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi |
| 2018 | 3000mSt | 8:38.51 | - | May 26, 2018 | ↑ | Birmingham ECCC Group A, Birmingham |
| 2017 | 3000mSt | 8:24.31 | - | Jun 14, 2017 | ↑ | Huelva (ESP) |
| 2016 | 3000mSt | 8:34.64 | - | May 29, 2016 | ↑ | Mersin (TUR) |
| 2015 | 3000mSt | 8:21.59 | - | May 31, 2015 | ↑ | Mersin (TUR) |
| 2014 | 3000m-short-track | 8:01.29 | - | Feb 20, 2014 | ↑ | Istanbul (TUR) (i) |
| 2014 | 3000m | 8:01.29 | - | Feb 20, 2014 | ↑ | Istanbul (TUR) (i) |
| 2014 | 3000mSt | 8:26.45 | - | Jun 8, 2014 | ↑ | Le Grand Stade, Marrakech (MAR) |
| 2013 | 3000mSt | 8:20.08 | - | Jun 28, 2013 | ↑ | Mersin (TUR) |
| 2012 | 3000m | 8:02.62 | - | Feb 18, 2012 | ↑ | Istanbul (TUR) (i) |
| 2012 | 3000m-short-track | 8:02.62 | - | Feb 18, 2012 | ↑ | Istanbul (TUR) (i) |
| 2012 | 3000mSt | 8:17.85 | - | Aug 3, 2012 | ↑ | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
| 2012 | CrossCount | 32:00 | - | Dec 9, 2012 | - | 19th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Szentendre - U23 Events |
| 2011 | 3000mSt | 8:08.59 | - | May 15, 2011 | ↑ | Shanghai Samsung Diamond League |
| 2011 | 5000m | 14:10.5h | - | Jun 18, 2011 | ↓ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2010 | 1500m | 3:51.63 | - | Jun 5, 2010 | - | Bursa (TUR) |
| 2010 | 3000mSt | 8:09.12 | - | May 14, 2010 | ↑ | Doha IAAF Diamond League Meeting, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline |
| 2009 | 3000mSt | 8:21.38 | - | Jul 1, 2009 | ↑ | Moskva (RUS) |
| 2009 | 5000m | 14:01.60 | - | May 10, 2009 | ↓ | Fortaleza (BRA) |
| 2008 | 3000m | 7:47.68 | - | Sep 7, 2008 | ↑ | Dubnica nad Váhom (SVK) |
| 2008 | 3000mSt | 8:19.13 | - | Jul 11, 2008 | ↑ | Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA) |
| 2008 | 5000m | 13:54.06 | - | May 22, 2008 | ↓ | São Paulo (BRA) |
| 2007 | 3000mSt | 8:46.8h | - | Jun 3, 2007 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2006 | 2Miles | 8:26.96 | - | May 28, 2006 | - | Eugene, OR (USA) |
| 2006 | 3000mSt | 8:37.4h | - | Jul 22, 2006 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2006 | 5000m | 13:45.21 | - | May 13, 2006 | ↓ | Xalapa (MEX) |
| 2005 | 3000mSt | 8:40.3h | - | Nov 6, 2005 | ↑ | Nairobi (KEN) |
| 2004 | 3000mSt | 8:53.6h | - | Apr 24, 2004 | ↑ | Kisumu (KEN) |
| 2004 | 3000m-short-track | 8:57.97 | - | Jun 6, 2004 | ↑ | Kericho (KEN) (i) |
| 2004 | 3000m | 8:57.97 | - | Jun 6, 2004 | ↑ | Kericho (KEN) (i) |
2023
1 performance| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
10Kilometr | 29:30 | - | Oct 29 | Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi |
2018
5 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:51.02 | - | Aug 15 | Bursa Turkish Super League, Bursa |
3000mSt | DNF | - | Aug 10 | European Athletics Championships |
3000mSt | DNF | - | Jun 27 | Tarragona Mediterran Games, Tarragona |
3000mSt | 8:38.51 | - | May 26 | Birmingham ECCC Group A, Birmingham |
3000mSt | 8:41.54 | - | May 19 | Mersin Turkish Club Championships, Mersin |
2017
4 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:53.42 | - | Aug 6 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
3000mSt | 8:53.42 | - | Aug 4 | IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London |
3000mSt | 8:24.31 | - | Jun 14 | Huelva Meeting Iberoamericano de Atletismo, Huelva |
3000mSt | 8:46.25 | - | Jun 7 | Ankara Turkish Super League, Ankara |
2016
3 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | DNF | - | Aug 12 | The XXXI Olympic Games |
3000mSt | 8:43.81 | - | Jul 6 | European Athletics Championships, Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam |
3000mSt | 8:34.64 | - | May 29 | Mersin ECCC Group A, Mersin |
2015
7 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 9:07.18 | - | Sep 5 | Ankara Turkish Clubs Super League, Ankara |
3000mSt | 8:44.53 | - | Jun 21 | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Pankritio Stadium, Herakleion |
3000mSt | 8:44.53 | - | Jun 19 | European Athletics Team Championships First League, Pankritio Stadium, Herakleion |
3000mSt | 8:21.70 | - | Jun 8 | Memoriál Josefa Odložila, Stadion Juliska, Praha |
3000mSt | 8:21.59 | - | May 31 | Mersin ECCC Group A, Mersin |
3000mSt | 8:21.59 | - | May 30 | - |
3000mSt | 8:21.66 | - | May 24 | Mersin Turkish Club Championships, Mersin |
2014
13 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:38.17 | - | Sep 3 | Ankara Turkish Clubs Super League, Ankara |
3000mSt | 8:33.13 | - | Aug 14 | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
3000mSt | 8:33.39 | - | Aug 12 | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
3000mSt | 8:33.13 | - | Aug 12 | Zürich European Championships, Letzigrund, Zürich |
3000mSt | 8:44.60 | - | Jun 22 | European Team Championships, Eintracht-Stadion, Braunschweig |
3000mSt | 8:44.60 | - | Jun 20 | European Team Championships, Eintracht-Stadion, Braunschweig |
3000mSt | 8:26.45 | - | Jun 8 | Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech |
3000mSt | 8:37.11 | - | Jun 4 | Izmir Turkish Club Championships, Izmir |
3000mSt | 8:38.18 | - | May 25 | Vila Real de Santo António ECCC Group A, Vila Real de Santo António |
3000mSt | 8:27.46 | - | May 11 | Tokyo Seiko Golden Grand Prix, Tokyo |
3000mSt | DNF | - | May 9 | Doha IAAF Diamond League, Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha - Diamond Discipline |
3000m-short-track | 8:04.67 | - | Feb 22 | Istanbul Balkan Indoor Championships |
3000m-short-track | 8:01.29 | - | Feb 20 | Istanbul (i) |
2013
9 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3000mSt | 8:28.79 | - | Sep 26 | Palembang Islamic Solidarity Games 2013, Palembang |
3000mSt | 8:24.51 | - | Sep 8 | Mersin Turkish Clubs Super League, Mersin |
3000mSt | 8:34.98 | - | Aug 25 | Ankara Turkish Clubs Super League, Ankara |
3000mSt | 8:34.97 | - | Aug 12 | IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva |
3000mSt | 8:34.97 | - | Aug 10 | IAAF World Championships, Luzhniki Stadion, Moskva |
3000mSt | 8:20.08 | - | Jun 28 | Mersin Mediterranean Games, Mersin |
3000mSt | 8:36.25 | - | Jun 23 | European Team Championships, International Stadium, Gateshead |
3000mSt | 8:36.25 | - | Jun 22 | European Team Championships, International Stadium, Gateshead |
3000mSt | 8:31.46 | - | Jun 13 | Oslo ExxonMobil Bislett Games, Bislett Stadion, Oslo - Diamond Discipline |
2012
8 performances| Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CrossCount | 32:00 | - | Dec 9 | 19th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Szentendre - U23 Events |
3000mSt | 8:30.09 | - | Aug 23 | Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne - Diamond Discipline |
3000m | 8:03.92 | - | Aug 18 | Andorf Int. Josko Laufmeeting, Andorf |
3000mSt | 8:23.28 | - | Aug 15 | Albi DécaNation, Albi |
3000mSt | 8:27.64 | - | Aug 5 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
3000mSt | 8:27.64 | - | Aug 3 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
3000mSt | 8:17.85 | - | Aug 3 | The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London |
3000mSt | 8:35.24 | - | Jun 29 | Helsinki European Championships |
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Honours
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2015European Athletics Team Championships First League
3000 Metres Steeplechase
8
2014Zürich European Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
8
2014Zürich European Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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2013European Team Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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2012Helsinki European Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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2012Helsinki European Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
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2008Kenyan Championships
3000 Metres Steeplechase
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Tarik Langat Akdag's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?
Tarik Langat Akdag's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:08.59, set on May 15, 2011 in Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai (CHN), #79 on the all-time list.
Which events does Tarik Langat Akdag compete in?
Tarik Langat Akdag competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.
How did Tarik Langat Akdag perform in 2023?
2023 season best: 29:30, set on Oct 29, 2023. Last competition: Standard Chartered Nairobi Half Marathon & 10K, Nairobi on Oct 29, 2023, 29:30.