James Kimutai Koskei

James Kimutai Koskei

KenyaKenya
Born
Nov 23, 1968 (57 years old)
Birthplace
Uasin Gishu County, Kenya
Events
3000 m · 5000 m

James Koskei (born 23 November 1968 in Eldoret) is a Kenyan runner. At the 1999 World Cross Country Championships he finished fifth in the short race, earning a place on the Kenyan team that won the team competition.

Nowadays he runs marathons. His personal record, 2:14:02, was run at the 2007 Dubai Marathon where he placed 9th.

At the 2007 Boston Marathon, he finished 4th. He is a former football player. He started running in 1995 when he joined the Kenyan Army. He is married to Joyce and has three children Ivy, Vincent and Euticas

Personal best · 3000 m7:36.33
2011 season best30:28Aug 6, 2011 · Cape Elizabeth, ME
2011 season best
Personal best · 5000 m13:04.3h

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m 7:36.33, 5000 m 13:04.3h, 2011 season best 30:28 (Aug 6, 2011, Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)) · 57 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mZürich 2000Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:35.661,166 pts#647
3000mParis-St-Denis 2000Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:36.331,200 pts–
5000mMilano 2000Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:04.3h1,194 pts–
10000mLille 1998Kenya 10 000 m all-time list27:35.861,170 pts#469
SemiVA 2002Kenya Half Marathon all-time list1:02:071,103 pts–
MarathonDubai 2007Kenya Marathon all-time list2:14:021,059 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
201110Kilometr 30:28–Aug 6, 2011Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
201010Kilometr 29:55–Aug 7, 2010Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
2010Marathon 2:17:28–Apr 19, 2010Boston Marathon
200910Kilometr 30:01–Aug 1, 2009Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA)
2009Marathon 2:14:52–Apr 20, 2009Boston Marathon
2008Semi 1:04:48–Oct 12, 2008Boston, MA (USA)
2008Marathon 2:16:07–Apr 21, 2008Boston Marathon
200710Kilometr 31:04–Feb 25, 2007San Juan (PUR)
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FAQ

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James Kimutai Koskei's 3000 m personal best is 7:36.33, set on Jun 23, 2000 in Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA).

James Kimutai Koskei competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

2011 season best: 30:28, set on Aug 6, 2011 in Cape Elizabeth, ME (USA).