Isaac Kiprono Songok (born 25 April 1984 in Kaptel, Nandi District) is a Kenyan long-distance runner.
He went St. Patrick's High School in Iten, famous for producing runners.
In 2001 he set a new 2000 m World Junior Record (4:56.86) in Berlin and became World Youth Champion at 1500 metres.
He is best known for winning the silver medal in the short race at the 2006 World Cross Country Championships.
He is managed by James Templeton and coached by Colm O'Connell. Songok is from Kaptel village, as is Bernard Lagat, another famous athlete.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Kenya | |||||
| 2001 | World Youth Championships | Debrecen, Hungary | 1st | 1500 m | 3:36.78 |
| 2002 | World Junior Championships | Kingston, Jamaica | 7th | 1500 m | 3:44.93 |
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 9th | 1500 m | 3:34.39 |
| 2004 | World Cross Country Championships | Brussels, Belgium | 7th | Short race (4 km) | 11:45 |
| 3rd | Team competition | 52 pts | |||
| Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 12th | 1500 m | 3:41.72 | |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 11th | 1500 m | 3:48.32 | |
| 2005 | World Cross Country Championships | Saint-Étienne- Saint-Galmier, France | 3rd | Short race (4.196 km) | 11:39 |
| 2nd | Team competition | 21 pts | |||
| World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 10th | 5000 m | 13:37.10 | |
| World Athletics Final | Monte Carlo, Monaco | 3rd | 5000 m | 13:40.24 | |
| 2006 | World Cross Country Championships | Fukuoka, Japan | 2nd | Short race (4 km) | 10:55 |
| 1st | Team competition | 21 pts | |||
| World Athletics Final | Stuttgart, Germany | 3rd | 3000 m | 7:39.50 | |
| 2007 | World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 18th (h) | 5000 m | 13:47.42 |
| 2008 | African Championships | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 2nd | 5000 m | 13:49.91 |
Personal bests
- 1500 metres - 3:30.99 min (2004)
- Mile - 3:54.56 min (2001)
- 3000 metres - 7:28.72 min (2006)
- 5000 metres - 12:48.66 min (2006)
External links
- Isaac Kiprono Songok at World Athletics
- IAAF, March 27, 2006: Focus on Africa - Isaac Kiprono Songok (KEN)
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Eliud Kipchoge | Men's 3,000 m Best Year Performance 2006 | Succeeded by Kenenisa Bekele |