Elijah Manangoi
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Elijah Manangoi in 2015 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born |
5 January 1993 Narok, Kenya[1] |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] |
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 1500 metres |
Medal record
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Elijah Motonei Manangoi (born 5 January 1993) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner.[2] He competed in the 1500 metres at the 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing winning the silver medal.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Kenya | |||||
| 2014 | Commonwealth Games | Glasgow, United Kingdom | 12th | 1500 m | 3:45.47 |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:34.63 |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 26th (h) | 1500 m | 3:46.831 |
1Did not start in the semifinals
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 800 metres – 1:47.40 (Brussels 2015)
- 1500 metres – 3:29.67 (Monaco 2015)
Indoor
- 1000 metres – 2:17.09 (Stockholm 2016)
- 1500 metres – 3:39.77 (Düsseldorf 2016)
References
- 1 2 2014 CWG bio
- ↑ "Elijah Motonei Manangoi". IAAF. 30 August 2015. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
External links
- Elijah Manangoi profile at IAAF
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