John Kosgei

John Kosgei

KenyaKenya
Born
Jul 15, 1973 (53 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 3000 m

John Kosgei, (born 15 July 1973) is a Kenyan athlete who specializes in middle- and long-distance running. He won the gold medal in the 3000 metres steeplechase at the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:03.89
#29 all-time
2011 season best1:04:24Dec 4, 2011 · Pune
2011 season best
Personal best · 3000 m7:37.39

As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:03.89 (#29 all-time), 3000 m 7:37.39, 2011 season best 1:04:24 (Dec 4, 2011, Pune (IND)) · 53 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mBratislava 19973:34.091,188 pts#380
MileOR 20003:59.291,084 pts–
3000mKöln 19967:37.391,193 pts–
5000mRoma 199613:28.621,107 pts–
10000mVilleneuve d'Ascq 199728:03.401,127 pts–
SemiRotterdam 20041:03:131,061 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2011Semi 1:04:24–Dec 4, 2011Pune (IND)
20081500m 3:44.36–Apr 19, 2008Baton Rouge, LA (USA)
20083000m-short-track 7:57.76–Mar 2, 2008–
20083000m Indoor7:57.76–Mar 2, 2008Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
20083000m-short-track Indoor7:57.76–Mar 2, 2008Fayetteville, AR (USA) (i)
20053000mSt 8:37.6h–May 28, 2005Nairobi (KEN)
20043000mSt 8:22.30–May 31, 2004Rehlingen (GER)
2004Semi 1:03:13–Sep 12, 2004Rotterdam (NED)
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FAQ

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John Kosgei's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:03.89, set on Aug 16, 1997 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON), #29 on the all-time list.

John Kosgei competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 3000 m.

2011 season best: 1:04:24, set on Dec 4, 2011 in Pune (IND).