Matthew Kosgei

Matthew Kosgei
Personal information
National teamKenyan
Born (2006-03-14) 14 March 2006 (age 18)
Sport
CountryKenya
SportAthletics
Event3000 metres steeplechase
Achievements and titles
Personal best
  • 3000 m Steeplechase: 8:17.46 (2024)
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Kenya
African Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Douala 3000 m s'chase
World U20 Championships
Silver medal – second place 2024 Lima 3000 m steeplechase

Matthew Kosgei (born 14 March 2006) is a Kenyan long distance runner and steeplechaser.[1]

Career

He 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

His father William also competed in the steeplechase for Kenya.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ "Matthew Kosgei". World Athletics. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Kibiwott peerless in men's steeplechase at Absa Kip Keino Classic". the-star.co.ke. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Fahnbulleh secures sprint double at African Championships in Douala". World Athletics. 27 Jun 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  4. ^ Okeyo, Dennis (June 25, 2024). "Kenya on the roll in Douala Continental championships". tnx.africa. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Edmund Serem And Mathew Kosgei Wins Gold And Silver In Lima". Dailysport.co.ke. September 1, 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Kenya finish fifth at World Athletics Under-20 championships". Standard Media. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Peru: Serem, Kosgei Win Gold And Silver In Steeplechase". Sportsdesk.co.ke. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Family role models pushing Serem, Kosgei to success in Peru". moxzartsport.co.ke. 18 August 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.