Festus Lagat
Festus Lagat is a talented Kenyan runner who specializes in the 1500m and is looking to redeem himself at the 2025 World Indoor Championships in Nanjing after an unsuccessful Olympic bid.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Festus Lagat completed the podium in the 1500 m at the Meeting international Mohammed VI.
Meeting international Mohammed VI : Soufiane El Bakkali remporte le 3000 m steeple
Morocco· 2025-05-26
Festus Lagat did not qualify for the final in the 1500m race.
Disappointing outing for Kenya in Nanjing
Kenya· 2025-03-24
Festus Lagat did not qualify for the final in the 1500m.
Eyes on Kajuju and Kemboi at World Indoor meet in ChinaKenya· 2025-03-21
Festus Lagat is the solo Kenyan flag bearer featuring in heat 4.
World Indoor kicks off with high expectationsKenya· 2025-03-20
Festus Lagat, the little-known track racer from Uasin Gishu, is based in the US with the sole duty of dethroning Norwegian Jakob Ingebrigsten.
What awaits Kenyan stars at World IndoorsKenya· 2025-03-20
Festus Lagat will be seeking to prove a point after his unsuccessful Olympic bid.
Why Odira will be among stars to watch at World Indoor showKenya· 2025-03-19
Festus Lagat will be seeking to prove a point after his unsuccessful Olympic bid during the national trials.
Why Lilian Odira will be among stars to watch at World Indoor showKenya· 2025-03-19