Joshua Kosgei

Joshua Kosgei

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Dec 2, 2002 (23 years old)
Events
Mile Short Track · 1500 Metres Short Track

Joshua Kosgei is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 2, 2002. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:48.83 in the 800m, 3:42.05 in the 1500m, 3:59.91 in the Mile, 8:15.73 in the 3000m and 14:50.31 in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · Mile Short Track3:59.91
2026 season best4:00.77Feb 13, 2026 · Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)
2026 season best
Personal best · 1500 Metres Short Track3:44.46
Last competitionWake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section AApr 17, 2026 · 3:42.05
Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A

As of Nov 15, 2026: Mile Short Track 3:59.91, 1500 Metres Short Track 3:44.46, 2026 season best 4:00.77 (Feb 13, 2026, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i)) · Last competition: Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A, Apr 17, 2026, 3:42.05 · 23 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mNairobi 2022Kenya 800 m all-time list1:48.831,060 pts––
1500mNC 2026Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:42.051,080 pts–#608
MileIndoorMA 20253:59.911,131 pts–#227
3000mIndoorAR 20248:15.73986 pts––
5000mFL 2024Kenya 5000 m all-time list14:50.31839 pts––
1500m-short-trackIndoorMA 20263:44.461,096 pts–#292

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20261500m 3:42.05–Apr 17, 2026Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A
20261500m-short-track Indoor3:44.46–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026Mile Indoor4:00.77–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2026mile-short-track Indoor4:00.77–Feb 13, 2026Boston University David Hemery Valentine Invitational, Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (i)
2025800m 1:50.20–Apr 26, 2025Charlotte Invitational, Irwin Belk TF Center, Charlotte, NC
2025800m-short-track Indoor1:50.69–Feb 22, 2025USC Invite, South Carolina Indoor T&F Complex, Columbia, SC (i)
20251500m Indoor3:44.74–Feb 8, 2025Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
20251500m-short-track Indoor3:44.74–Feb 8, 2025Boston University Bruce Lehane Scarlet and White Invitational
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Joshua Kosgei's Mile Short Track personal best is 3:59.91, set on Feb 8, 2025 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i).

Joshua Kosgei competes in the Mile Short Track and 1500 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 4:00.77, set on Feb 13, 2026 in Boston Univ. Track & Tennis Center, Boston, MA (USA) (i). Last competition: Wake Forest Invitational, Kentner Stadium Wake Forest University, Winston Salem, NC - Section A on Apr 17, 2026, 3:42.05.