Matthew Kosgei (born 14 March 2006) is a Kenyan long distance runner and steeplechaser.[1]
| Personal information | |
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| National team | Kenyan |
| Born | 14 March 2006 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Kenya |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | 3000 metres steeplechase |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best |
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Medal record | |
Career
editHe finished third in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2024 Kip Keino Classic in a personal best time of 8:23.84.[2]
He won the bronze medal in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2024 African Championships in Athletics in Douala, Cameroon.[3][4]
He won the silver medal at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships in Lima, Peru in the 3000 metres steeplechase in August 2024 in a personal best time of 8:17.46.[5][6] He had previously won his semi final in a time of 8:24.64.[7]
Personal life
editHis father William also competed in the steeplechase for Kenya.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ "Matthew Kosgei". World Athletics. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Kibiwott peerless in men's steeplechase at Absa Kip Keino Classic". the-star.co.ke. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Fahnbulleh secures sprint double at African Championships in Douala". World Athletics. 27 Jun 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
- ^ Okeyo, Dennis (June 25, 2024). "Kenya on the roll in Douala Continental championships". tnx.africa. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Edmund Serem And Mathew Kosgei Wins Gold And Silver In Lima". Dailysport.co.ke. September 1, 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Kenya finish fifth at World Athletics Under-20 championships". Standard Media. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ Cheruiyot, Bernard (August 28, 2024). "Kosgei, Serem Sail To 3000m Steeplechase Final At World U20 Championships To Send Statement Of Intent". Citizen.digital. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Peru: Serem, Kosgei Win Gold And Silver In Steeplechase". Sportsdesk.co.ke. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Family role models pushing Serem, Kosgei to success in Peru". moxzartsport.co.ke. 18 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.