Tarık Langat Akdağ
Kenyan-Turkish long-distance runner
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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.[1] 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.[2]
Turkey16 June 1988
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Turkey |
| Born | Patrick Kipkirui Langat 16 June 1988 Nandi, Kenya |
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long distance |
| Club | Enkaspor |
| Coached by | Carol Santa |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal bests | |
Medal record | |
Career
He qualified to participate in the 3000 m steeplechase event at the 2012 Summer Olympics, finishing in 9th.[3][4] At the 2013 Mediterranean Games held in Mersin, Turkey, he won the silver medal in the 3000 m steeplechase event. He became a gold medalist in the 3000 m steeplechase event at the 2013 Islamic Solidarity Games held in Palembang, Indonesia.[5] That year, he also competed at the World Championships.[6] He participated in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 2016 Olympics, but did not finish his heat.[6] In 2017, he competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2017 World Athletics Championships held in London, United Kingdom.[7]
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 2nd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:35.24 |
| 2013 | European Team Championships | Gateshead, United Kingdom | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 8:36.25 |
| Mediterranean Games | Mersin, Turkey | 2nd | 3000 m s'chase | 8:20.08 | |
| Islamic Solidarity Games | Palembang, Indonesia | 1st | 3000 m s'chase | 8:28.79 | |
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 44th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:53.42 |
| 2018 | Mediterranean Games | Tarragona, Spain | – | 3000 m s'chase | DNF |
| European Championships | Berlin, Germany | – | 3000 m s'chase | DNF |
