About George Manangoi
Born 2000. George Manangoi is a Kenyan athletics competitor.
George Meitamei Manangoi (born 29 November 2000) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner.
In the 1,500 metres event, his personal best is a 3:31.49 (Stade Louis II, Monaco, 12 July 2019). He won this event at the 2018 U20 World Championships in Tampere, defeating Jakob Ingebrigtsen. He is the young brother of Elijah Manangoi, who is also a middle-distance runner.
On 20 July 2018, he attempted and failed to break the junior world record in the 1,000 metres during the Herculis track meet in Monaco, and was defeated by Solomon Lekuta.
He also won the 1500 metres event at the 2019 African Games in Rabat.
Personal bests Outdoor From World Athletics Profile
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Who is George Manangoi?
Kenyan middle-distance runner
When was George Manangoi born?
George Manangoi was born on 29 November 2000.
What is George Manangoi's occupation?
George Manangoi is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is George Manangoi?
George Manangoi is Kenyan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Manangoi. https://biography.guide/george-manangoi/
MLA: "George Manangoi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-manangoi/.
Chicago: "George Manangoi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-manangoi/.
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