Bernard Lagat, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Bernard Lagat

Kenyan-born track runner competing for United States

Date of Birth: 12-Dec-1974

Place of Birth: Kapsabet, Kenya

Profession: long-distance runner, athletics competitor, middle-distance runner

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

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Bernard Kipchirchir Lagat (born December 12, 1974) is a Kenyan-American middle and long-distance runner. Lagat was born in Kapsabet, Kenya.
Prior to his change of domicile to the USA, Lagat had an extensive competitive career representing his native country. He is the American record holder in the 1500 m and mile run indoors, as well as the 1500 m, 3000 m, and 5000 m outdoors, and is the Kenyan record holder at 1500 m outdoors.
Lagat is the second fastest 1500 m runner of all time, behind Hicham El Guerrouj. Lagat is a five-time Olympian, having competed in the 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016 games, and is a thirteen-time medalist in World Championships and Olympics including five gold medals.
Going into the Rio Olympics with the age of 41, in the 5000 m, he finished 5th among 16 starters.Lagat's long-term coach is James Li of the University of Arizona, whom he has worked with for over a decade.