Tarık Langat Akdağ
Kenyan-Turkish long distance runner
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Tarık Langat Akdağ (born Patrick Kipkirui Langat on June 16, 1988 in Nandi, Kenya) is a Turkish long distance runner of Kenyan origin competing in the 3000 m and 5000 m events. The 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall athlete at 60 kg (130 lb) is a member of Enkaspor, where he is coached by Carol Santa.
He is qualified to participate in the 3000 m steeplechase event at the 2012 Summer Olympics. At the 2013 Mediterranean Games held in Mersin, Turkey, he won the silver medal in the 3000 m steeplechase event. He became gold medalist in the 3000 m steeplechase event at the 2013 Islamic Solidarity Games held in Palembang, Indonesia.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 21st European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 2nd | 8:35.24 |
| 2013 | 4th European Team Championships | Gateshead, Great Britain | 1st | 8:36.25 |
| 17th Mediterranean Games | Mersin, Turkey | 2nd | 8:20.08 | |
| 3rd Islamic Solidarity Games | Palembang, Indonesia | 1st | 8:28.79 |