Jacob Kosgei

Jacob Kosgei

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Feb 28, 1995 (31 years old)
Events
Half Marathon · 10 Kilometres Road

Jacob Kosgei is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on February 28, 1995. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:45.45 in the 1500m, 7:48.32 in the 3000m, 7:48.32 in the 3000m, 13:36.48 in the 5000m and 29:32.14 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Half Marathon1:00:22
#464 all-time
2026 season best1:03:55Oct 25, 2026 · Torino
2026 season best
Personal best · 10 Kilometres Road27:38
Last competitionPadenghe Half Marathon, Padenghe sul GardaNov 1, 2026 · 1:07:54
Padenghe Half Marathon, Padenghe sul Garda

As of Nov 7, 2026: Half Marathon 1:00:22 (#464 all-time), 10 Kilometres Road 27:38, 2026 season best 1:03:55 (Oct 25, 2026, Torino (ITA)) · Last competition: Padenghe Half Marathon, Padenghe sul Garda, Nov 1, 2026, 1:07:54 · 31 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
1500mNairobi 2022Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:45.451,035 pts––
3000m2022Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:48.321,126 pts––
3000mIndoorMadrid 20227:48.321,150 pts––
5000mMontgeron 2022Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:36.481,080 pts––
10000mFucecchio 2026Kenya 10 000 m all-time list29:32.14995 pts–#790
SemiMálaga 2023Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:00:221,172 pts#464–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
202610000m 29:32.14–Apr 12, 2026CDS Assoluto di Corsa - 10.000 metri in pista
2026CrossCount 30:43–Feb 22, 2026Italian Cross Country Championships, Selinunte - XC 3.0km
202610Kilometr 31:32–May 3, 2026III ComisoRace & Élite
2026Semi 1:03:55–Oct 25, 2026Maratonina Città di Arezzo
20255000m 14:28.83–Jul 9, 2025XXXVIII^ Meeting Internazionale - Trofeo Citta' di Avellino
202510Kilometr 29:08–May 31, 2025Mémorial Bruno Willecoq
2025Semi 1:02:28–Oct 19, 2025XXIV Mezza Maratona di Cremona, Cremona
202410Kilometr 28:19–Jan 14, 202410K Valencia Ibercaja
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Jacob Kosgei's Half Marathon personal best is 1:00:22, set on Oct 29, 2023 in Málaga (ESP), #464 on the all-time list.

Jacob Kosgei competes in the Half Marathon and 10 Kilometres Road.

2026 season best: 1:03:55, set on Oct 25, 2026 in Torino (ITA). Last competition: Padenghe Half Marathon, Padenghe sul Garda on Nov 1, 2026, 1:07:54.