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 Representing 2001World Youth ChampionshipsDebrecen, Hungary 1st1500 m3:36.782002World Junior ChampionshipsKingston, Jamaica7th1500 m3:44.932003World Championships Paris, France9th1500 m3:34.392004World Cross Country Championships Brussels, Belgium7thShort race (4 km)11:45 3rdTeam competition52 ptsOlympic Games Athens, Greece12th1500 m3:41.72World Athletics Final Monte Carlo, Monaco11th1500 m3:48.322005World Cross Country Championships Saint-Étienne-Saint-Galmier, France 3rdShort race (4.196 km)11:39 2ndTeam competition21 ptsWorld Championships Helsinki, Finland10th5000 m13:37.10World Athletics Final Monte Carlo, Monaco 3rd5000 m13:40.242006World Cross Country Championships Fukuoka, Japan 2ndShort race (4 km)10:55 1stTeam competition21 ptsWorld Athletics Final Stuttgart, Germany 3rd3000 m7:39.502007World Championships Osaka, Japan18th (h)5000 m13:47.422008African Championships Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2nd5000 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
IAAF, March 27, 2006: Focus on Africa - Isaac Kiprono Songok (KEN)