A time of 3:28.80 in the 1500 metres at the 2017 Monaco meeting established Elijah Manangoi as a dominant force in middle-distance running. Born in Narok, Kenya, on 5 January 1993, he developed his career as an athletics competitor, representing his country on the global stage through various championships and international events throughout his professional tenure.
International Performance History
Manangoi achieved his highest career standing at the 2017 World Athletics Championships, where he secured the gold medal in the 1500 metres. This victory followed his performance at the 2015 World Athletics Championships, where he earned a silver medal in the same event. In 2018, he claimed the 1500m gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. His competition history also includes an appearance at the 2016 Summer Olympics, though he did not start in the semifinals.
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His personal best in the 800 metres stands at 1:44.15, achieved in Birmingham in 2018. In indoor competitions, he recorded a time of 2:17.09 for the 1000 metres in Stockholm in 2017, and a 3:37.62 result for the 1500 metres in Düsseldorf during the same year.
Regulatory Sanctions
In 2019, the Athletics Integrity Unit issued a two-year ban against Manangoi. The disciplinary action resulted from whereabouts failures, specifically his inability to complete three required doping tests within a single 12-month period.
Recognition
Beyond his track results, Manangoi gained broader public notice in 2017 when New African magazine included him in its list of the Top 100 most influential Africans. The details of his career are documented across 23 languages, reflecting his international profile in the field of athletics.
Fast facts
- Born: 5 January 1993, Narok
- Citizenship: Kenya
- Primary event: 1500 metres
- 2017 World Athletics Championships: 1500m Gold
- 2015 World Athletics Championships: 1500m Silver
- 2018 Commonwealth Games: 1500m Gold
- Discipline: Athletics
- 2019 status: Banned for two years by Athletics Integrity Unit
Questions readers ask
Why was Elijah Manangoi banned from competition?
He received a two-year ban in 2019 for three whereabouts failures within a 12-month period regarding doping tests.
What is his personal best in the 1500 metres?
His personal best time is 3:28.80, set in Monaco in 2017.
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