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John Kosgei

John Kosgei

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Birth dateDec 23, 1984
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John Kosgei is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 23, 1984. He competes primarily in the 1500m, Mile and 3000m.

His personal bests include 3:42.98 in the 1500m, 3:59.85 in the Mile, 7:55.49 in the 3000m, 13:42.17 in the 5000m and 28:55.93 in the 10000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
Mile Short Track
3:59.85
3000 Metres Short Track
7:55.49
2010 season best
3:45.49
Apr 10, 2010
2010 season best
Age
41 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:59.85, 3000 Metres Short Track 7:55.49, 2010 season best 3:45.49 (Apr 10, 2010) · 41 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:42.98
3:59.85
7:55.49
13:42.17
28:55.93
7:55.49
3:59.85
14:10.18

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2010
1500m
3:45.49-Apr 10, 2010
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2010
3000m-short-track
8:06.21-Feb 13, 2010
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2010
5000m
13:42.17-Apr 15, 2010
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2010
10000m
28:55.93-Jun 10, 2010
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2009
mile-short-track
4:00.58-Mar 6, 2009
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2009
3000m
7:55.95-Feb 14, 2009
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Seattle Husky Classic
2009
3000m-short-track
8:00.14-Feb 27, 2009
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2009
5000m
13:49.65-May 2, 2009
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2009
5000m-short-track
14:10.18-Feb 28, 2009--
2008
1500m
3:42.98-Apr 12, 2008
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2008
mile-short-track
3:59.85-Mar 2, 2008
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2008
3000m-short-track
7:55.49-Feb 9, 2008
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2008
5000m
13:54.40-May 18, 2008
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2007
1500m
3:46.58-Mar 24, 2007
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2007
Mile
4:10.35-Mar 3, 2007
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2007
3000m
8:23.17-Jan 20, 2007
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2007
5000m
14:37.46-Mar 3, 2007
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2007
10000m
29:09.66-Mar 31, 2007
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2006
1500m
3:47.68-May 6, 2006
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2006
5000m
14:24.33-May 20, 2006
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2006
10000m
30:39.31-May 19, 2006
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2002
3000mSt
8:24.27-Jun 22, 2002--
1997
1500m
3:37.8-May 9, 1997
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1996
1500m
3:35.78-Sep 9, 1996
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1996
Mile
3:54.7-Sep 1, 1996
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1996
3000m
7:40.58-Jun 15, 1996
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2010

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:55.93-Jun 10Eugene NCAA Div. I Championships, Eugene, OR
10000m
29:36.55-May 27Austin NCAA West Regional Championships, Austin, TX
5000m
14:05.96-May 16Columbia Big 12 Ch., Columbia, MO
10000m
29:24.21-May 14Columbia Big 12 Ch., Columbia, MO
1500m
3:45.75-Apr 30Fayetteville Arkansas Twilight, Fayetteville, AR
5000m
13:42.17-Apr 15Walnut Mt.SAC Relays, Walnut, CA - Invitational Events
1500m
3:45.49-Apr 10Fayetteville John McDonnell Invitational, Fayetteville, AR - Invitational Events
3000m-short-track
8:06.21-Feb 13Fayetteville Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i) - Invitational Events

2009

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:49.65-May 2Stanford Payton Jordan Cardinal Invitational, Palo Alto, CA
mile-short-track
4:00.58-Mar 6Fayetteville Arkansas Last Chance, Fayetteville, AR (i)
5000m-short-track
14:10.18-Feb 28College Station Big 12 Indoor Championships, College Station, TX (i)
3000m-short-track
8:00.14-Feb 27College Station Big 12 Indoor Championships, College Station, TX (i)
3000m
7:55.95-Feb 14Seattle Husky Classic

2008

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:48.31-May 31Fayetteville NCAA Mideast Regional Championships, Fayetteville, AR
1500m
3:46.62-May 30Fayetteville NCAA Mideast Regional Championships, Fayetteville, AR
5000m
13:54.40-May 18Auburn SEC Ch., Auburn, AL
1500m
3:46.31-May 18Auburn SEC Ch., Auburn, AL
1500m
3:44.52-May 17Auburn SEC Ch., Auburn, AL
1500m
3:42.98-Apr 12Baton Rouge LSU Tiger Invitational, Baton Rouge, LA
3000m-short-track
8:10.67-Mar 15NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i)
mile-short-track
3:59.85-Mar 2Fayetteville SEC Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i)
mile-short-track
4:06.13-Mar 2Fayetteville SEC Indoor Championships, Fayetteville, AR (i)
mile-short-track
4:02.40-Feb 15Fayetteville Tyson Invitational, Fayetteville, AR (i)
3000m-short-track
7:55.49-Feb 9New York Collegiate Invitational, New York, NY (i)
mile-short-track
4:06.85-Jan 19Baton Rouge Purple Tiger Classic, Baton Rouge, LA (i)

2007

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:48.52-May 19Coffeyville NJCAA Ch., Coffeyville, KS
1500m
3:47.43-Apr 14San Angelo David Noble Relays, San Angelo, TX
10000m
29:09.66-Mar 31Lubbock Texas Tech Open, Lubbock, TX
1500m
3:46.58-Mar 24Abilene Oliver Jackson Open, Abilene, TX
Mile
4:10.35-Mar 3Lubbock JUCO Indoor Championships, Lubbock, TX (i)
5000m
14:37.46-Mar 3Lubbock JUCO Indoor Championships, Lubbock, TX (i)
3000m
8:23.73-Mar 3Lubbock JUCO Indoor Championships, Lubbock, TX (i)
3000m
8:23.17-Jan 20Lubbock Texas Tech Invitational, Lubbock, TX (i)

2006

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:51.06-May 20Coffeyville NJCAA Ch., Coffeyville, KS
5000m
14:24.33-May 20Coffeyville NJCAA Ch., Coffeyville, KS
10000m
30:39.31-May 19Coffeyville NJCAA Ch., Coffeyville, KS
1500m
3:47.68-May 6Arlington UTA Open, Arlington, TX
1500m
3:52.24-Apr 13San Angelo David Nobles Relays, San Angelo, TX
10000m
31:05.32-Apr 8Austin Texas Relays Invitational, Austin, TX

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:24.27-Jun 22-

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:37.8-May 9-

1996

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:35.78-Sep 9-
Mile
3:54.7-Sep 1-
3000m
7:41.98-Aug 30-
Mile
3:57.8-Aug 10-
3000m
7:40.58-Jun 15-
1500m
3:37.6-May 4-

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is John Kosgei's Mile Short Track personal best?

John Kosgei's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:59.85, set on Mar 2, 2008 in Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i).

Which events does John Kosgei compete in?

John Kosgei competes in the Mile Short Track and 3000 Metres Short Track.

How did John Kosgei perform in 2010?

2010 season best: 3:45.49, set on Apr 10, 2010.