- Isaac Kiprono Songok
Isaac Kiprono Songok (born
25 April 1984 inKaptel ,Nandi District ) is aKenya n long-distance runner.He went
St. Patrick's High School in inIten , 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 byColm O'Connell . Songok is from Kaptel village, as isBernard Lagat , another famous athlete.Achievements
Personal bests
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1500 metres - 3:30.99 min (2004)
*Mile - 3:54.56 min (2001)
*3000 metres - 7:28.72 min (2006)
*5000 metres - 12:48.66 min (2006)External links
*IAAF, March 27, 2006: [http://www.iaaf.org/news/athletes/newsid=26788.html Focus on Africa - Isaac Kiprono Songok (KEN)]
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