Tarık Langat Akdağ
Tarık Langat Akdağ is a Turkish long distance runner of Kenyan origin competing in the 3000 m and 5000 m events. The tall athlete at 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, finishing in 9th. 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. That year, he also competed at the World Championships. He participated in the 3000 m steeplechase at the 2016 Olympics, but did not finish his heat.Achievements
