Bernard Kipchirchir Lagat (born 12 December 1974) is a Kenyan-American middle and long distance champion athlete. Lagat was born in Kapsabet, Kenya. Prior to his change of domicile to the USA, Lagat had an extensive competitive career representing his native country. He is the American record holder in the 1500m and Mile indoors, as well as the 1500m, 3000m, and 5000m outdoors, and is the Kenyan record holder at 1500m outdoors. The Kenyan record...
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Bernard Kipchirchir Lagat (born 12 December 1974) is a Kenyan-American middle and long distance champion athlete. Lagat was born in Kapsabet, Kenya. Prior to his change of domicile to the USA, Lagat had an extensive competitive career representing his native country. He is the American record holder in the 1500m and Mile indoors, as well as the 1500m, 3000m, and 5000m outdoors, and is the Kenyan record holder at 1500m outdoors. The Kenyan record...