Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on December 12, 1974)

Happy Birthday, Bernard Lagat! You're the only athlete who seems to run faster with age—seriously, what's your secret? From capturing Olympic bronze in Sydney 2000's thrilling 1,500-meter race to setting records and inspiring generations of runners worldwide—you've truly mastered turning laps into legends.

Whether it's middle-distance magic or long-distance dominance, you've proven that speed doesn't fade—it just gets wiser. Your incredible longevity on the track makes us wonder if you're secretly powered by birthday cake instead of energy gels!

Here's wishing you another year filled with victories both big and small—and maybe a few extra slices of cake too!