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. In 2017, he competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2017 World Athletics Championships held in London, United Kingdom.
Achievements 2012 European Championships Helsinki, Finland 2nd 3000 m s'chase 8:35.24 2013 European Team Championships Gateshead, United Kingdom 1st 3000 m s'chase 8:36.25 Mediterranean Games Mersin, Turkey 2nd 3000 m s'chase 8:20.08 Islamic Solidarity Games Palembang, Indonesia 1st 3000 m s'chase 8:28.792017World ChampionshipsLondon, United Kingdom44th (h)3000 m s'chase8:53.422018Mediterranean GamesTarragona, Spain –3000 m s'chaseDNFEuropean ChampionshipsBerlin, Germany –3000 m s'chaseDNF
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