Jelagat, or Chelagat is a surname of Kenyan origin meaning "daughter of Lagat" that may refer to:
A surname, family name, or last name is the portion of a personal name that indicates a person's family. Depending on the culture, all members of a family unit may have identical surnames or there may be variations based on the cultural rules.
Kenya, officially the Republic of Kenya, is a country in Africa with 47 semiautonomous counties governed by elected governors. At 580,367 square kilometres (224,081 sq mi), Kenya is the world's 48th largest country by total area. With a population of more than 52.2 million people, Kenya is the 27th most populous country. Kenya's capital and largest city is Nairobi while its oldest city and first capital is the coastal city of Mombasa. Kisumu City is the third largest city and a critical inland port at Lake Victoria. Other important urban centres include Nakuru and Eldoret.
Lagat is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Irene Jelagat (born 1988), Kenyan middle-distance runner and 2011 All-Africa Games champion
- Janet Jelagat Rono (born 1988), Kenyan marathon runner
- Jemima Jelagat Sumgong (born 1984), Kenyan marathon runner and 2012 Boston Marathon runner-up
- Maureen Jelagat Maiyo (born 1985), Kenyan 400 metres hurdler and 2012 Olympian
- Rose Jelagat Cheruiyot (born 1976), Kenyan long-distance runner and 2006 Amsterdam Marathon champion
- Viola Jelagat Kibiwot (born 1983), Kenyan middle-distance runner
Irene Jelagat is a Kenyan middle-distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres.
Maureen Jelagat Maiyo is a Kenyan athlete specialising in the 400 metres and 400 metres hurdles. She represented her country at the 2012 Summer Olympics as well as 2013 and 2015 World Championships.
