Isaac Kiprono Songok Explained

Isaac Kiprono Songok (born 25 April 1984 in Kaptel, Nandi District) is a Kenyan long-distance runner.

He went St. Patrick's High School in Iten, famous for producing runners.

In 2001 he set a new 2000 m World Junior Record (4:56.86) in Berlin and became World Youth Champion at 1500 metres.

He is best known for winning the silver medal in the short race at the 2006 World Cross Country Championships.

He is managed by James Templeton and coached by Colm O'Connell. Songok is from Kaptel village, as is Bernard Lagat, another famous athlete.

Achievements

Representing
2001World Youth ChampionshipsDebrecen, Hungary1st1500 m3:36.78
2002World Junior ChampionshipsKingston, Jamaica7th1500 m3:44.93
2003Paris, France9th1500 m3:34.39
2004Brussels, Belgium7thShort race (4 km)11:45
3rdTeam competition52 pts
Athens, Greece12th1500 m3:41.72
Monte Carlo, Monaco11th1500 m3:48.32
2005Saint-Étienne-
Saint-Galmier, France
3rdShort race (4.196 km)11:39
2ndTeam competition21 pts
Helsinki, Finland10th5000 m13:37.10
Monte Carlo, Monaco3rd5000 m13:40.24
2006Fukuoka, Japan2ndShort race (4 km)10:55
1stTeam competition21 pts
Stuttgart, Germany3rd3000 m7:39.50
2007Osaka, Japan18th (h)5000 m13:47.42
2008Addis Ababa, Ethiopia2nd5000 m 13:49.91

Personal bests

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