Elias Ngeny (born 4 May 1996) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner specializing in the 800 metres. He finished 5th in the 800 m at the 2022 African Games, and in 2021 he was once the world leader with a 1:43.84 personal best.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Elias Ng'eny[1] |
| Nationality |  Kenya |
| Born | 4 May 1996 (28 years, 19 days old)[2] |
| Home town | Kaptagat, Kenya[1] |
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)[2] |
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb)[2] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Sport of athletics |
| Event(s) | 800 metres 1500 metres |
| Achievements and titles | |
| National finals |
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| Personal best(s) | 800m: 1:43.84 (2021) 1500m: 3:42.69 (2022) |
| Updated on 4 April 2024 | |
Career
Ngeny made his first international team at the 2022 African Championships in Athletics, where he competed in the 800 m and the 1500 m. He led the first-round qualifiers in the 800 m and finished 5th in the finals, and in the 1500 m he qualified for the finals but did not finish the race.[2]
Later that season at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Ngeny placed 3rd in his 800 m semi-final and did not qualify for the finals.[2]
Personal life
Ngeny trains in Kaptagat. After initially seeking a track and field scholarship in the NCAA, the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns drove Ngeny to run professionally instead.[1] He drew inspiration from Emmanuel Korir.[1] He trains with Wycliffe Kinyamal.[3]
Statistics
Personal best progression
| # | Mark | Pl. | Competition | Venue | Date | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1:49.44 A | 6th (Heat 4) | Kenyan Athletics Championships | Nairobi, Kenya | 20 Jun 2018 | [4] |
| 2 | 1:49.23 A | 4th (Semifinal 3) | Kenyan Athletics Championships | Nairobi, Kenya | 20 Aug 2019 | [5] |
| 3 | 1:47.68 A | 4th (Round B) | Nairobi, Kenya | 5 Feb 2021 | [6] | |
| 4 | 1:46.57 A |  (Semifinal 2) | AK Track and Field Weekend Meet | Nairobi, Kenya | 11 Mar 2021 | [7] |
| 5 | 1:43.84 A | | Pre-Trials | Nairobi, Kenya | 28 May 2021 | [8] |