Tarık Langat Akdağ

Tarık Langat Akdağ (born Patrick Kipkirui Langat on 16 June 1988, in Nandi, Kenya) is a Kenyan former long-distance runner who represented Turkey competing in the 3000 m and 5000 m events. The tall athlete at is a member of Enkaspor, where he is coached by Carol Santa.

Career He qualified to participate in the 3000 m steeplechase event at the 2012 Summer Olympics, finishing in 9th. At the 2013 Mediterranean Games held in Mersin, Turkey, he won the silver medal in the 3000 m steeplechase event. He became a gold medalist in the 3000 m steeplechase event at the 2013 Islamic Solidarity Games held in Palembang, Indonesia. That year, he also competed at the World Championships. He participated in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 2016 Olympics, but did not finish his heat.

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