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| National team | Kenyan | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | (2006-03-14) 14 March 2006 (age 18) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | Kenya | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Event | 3000 metres steeplechase | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Matthew Kosgei (born 14 March 2006) is a Kenyan long distance runner and steeplechaser.
Career
He finished third in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2024 Kip Keino Classic in a personal best time of 8:23.84.
He won the bronze medal in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2024 African Championships in Athletics in Douala, Cameroon.
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. He had previously won his semi final in a time of 8:24.64.
Personal life
His father William also competed in the steeplechase for Kenya.
References
- "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.