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Kennedy Osei

Kennedy Osei

GHAGHAMen
Birth dateOct 21, 1966
Height1.78 m
Weight68 kg

Kennedy Osei is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Kennedy Osei established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Kennedy Osei's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Kennedy Osei's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.

Kennedy Osei's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Kennedy Osei's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Key facts
800 m
1:45.13
1000 Metres Short Track
2:19.38
2000 season best
1:47.62
Jul 12, 2000 · Algiers (ALG)
Record
National record · 1000 Metres Short Track 2:19.38
Age
59 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 800 m 1:45.13 (#498 all-time), 1000 Metres Short Track 2:19.38, 2000 season best 1:47.62 (Jul 12, 2000, Algiers (ALG)) · National record (1000 Metres Short Track) · 59 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2000
800m
1:47.62-Jul 12, 2000
Algiers (ALG)
1999
800m
1:49.50-May 22, 1999
Lagos (NGR)
1998
800m
1:49.93-Jun 20, 1998
Istanbul (TUR)
1997
600m
1:15.91-Sep 3, 1997-Dortmund (GER)
1997
800m
1:45.32-Jun 14, 1997
Sopot (POL)
1997
800m-short-track
1:48.40-Mar 8, 1997
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1997
1500m
3:47.86-Jun 18, 1997-Dettingen (GER)
1996
800m
1:45.6-Jun 8, 1996
Rhede (GER)
1996
800m-short-track
1:48.44-Feb 11, 1996
Karlsruhe (GER) (i)
1996
1000m
2:25.84-Feb 18, 1996
Liévin (FRA) (i)
1996
1000m-short-track
2:25.84-Feb 18, 1996
Liévin (FRA) (i)
1995
800m-short-track
1:47.24-Feb 25, 1995
Birmingham (GBR) (i)
1995
800m
1:47.24-Feb 25, 1995
Birmingham (GBR) (i)
1995
1000m-short-track
2:19.38-Feb 27, 1995
Stockholm (SWE) (i)
1995
1000m
2:19.38-Feb 27, 1995
Stockholm (SWE) (i)
1994
800m
1:45.13-Aug 17, 1994
Zürich (SUI)
1993
800m
1:45.62-Jul 21, 1993
Ingolstadt (GER)
1993
800m-short-track
1:49.80-Mar 13, 1993
IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1992
800m
1:45.97-Jul 19, 1992
Ingolstadt (GER)
1991
800m
1:47.0h-May 18, 1991
Kumasi (GHA)

2000

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.32-Aug 26Oordegem Flanders Cup, Oordegem
800m
1:47.62-Jul 12Algiers African Championships, Algiers

1999

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:52.68-Sep 14Johannesburg All-Africa Games, Johannesburg
800m
1:49.50-May 22Lagos

1998

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:49.93-Jun 20Istanbul
800m
1:50.14-May 31Beograd ECCC Men Group B, Beograd

1997

30 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
600m
1:15.91-Sep 3Dortmund Warsteiner Leichtathletik-Gala, Dortmund
800m
1:47.80-Aug 31Gengenbach Javelin Meeting, Gengenbach
800m
1:47.54-Aug 23Königs Wusterhausen
800m
1:46.35-Aug 22Bitburg
800m
1:46.36-Aug 20Leverkusen
800m
1:46.66-Aug 17Troisdorf Int. Warsteiner Meeting, Troisdorf
800m
1:47.38-Aug 16Wipperfürth
800m
1:46.78-Aug 6IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
1:46.00-Aug 5IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
1:47.45-Aug 4IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
1:47.45-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
1:46.00-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
1:46.78-Aug 2IAAF World Championships, Olympic Stadium, Athina
800m
1:45.78-Jul 23Hamburg
800m
1:48.27-Jul 20Gomaringen
800m
1:46.54-Jul 16Cuxhaven
1500m
3:47.86-Jun 18Dettingen
800m
1:45.32-Jun 14Janusz Kusociński Memorial, Sopot
800m
1:46.38-Jun 11Cottbus Meeting Erdgas, Cottbus
800m
1:45.82-Jun 10Bratislava Slovnaft '97, Bratislava
800m
1:47.91-Jun 6Immenstadt
800m
1:47.05-May 29Sevilla Gran Premio Diputacion, Sevilla
800m
1:47.00-May 23Chemnitz 8. Sachsenmeeting, Chemnitz
800m
1:46.20-May 18Gisingen
800m
1:46.62-May 16Speyer
800m
1:47.66-May 1Albershausen
800m-short-track
1:48.40-Mar 8IAAF World Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:49.00-Mar 7IAAF World Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:48.40-Mar 7IAAF World Indoor Championships
800m-short-track
1:48.51-Feb 14Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i)

1996

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:45.6-Jun 8-
800m
1:47.17-Jun 1Villach Supercup Meeting, Villach
800m
1:47.86-May 27Rehlingen Internationales Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen
800m
1:47.10-May 24Rhede International, Rhede
1000m-short-track
2:25.84-Feb 18Meeting Vittel du Pas de Calais, Liévin (i)
800m-short-track
1:48.44-Feb 11Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i)
1000m-short-track
2:26.20-Feb 9Dortmund Sparkassen Indoor, Dortmund (i)
800m-short-track
1:50.77-Feb 4Erfurt S.German Indoor Championships, Erfurt (i)

1995

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m-short-track
DNF-Mar 10IAAF World Indoor Championships
1000m-short-track
2:19.38-Feb 27Stockholm (i)
800m-short-track
1:47.24-Feb 25Birmingham (i)
800m-short-track
1:47.28-Feb 12Karlsruhe IHM, Karlsruhe (i)

1994

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
800m
1:46.20-Aug 30Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
800m
1:46.40-Aug 19Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
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Honours

5

Algiers African Championships

800 Metres

2000
5

Algiers African Championships

800 Metres

2000
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Kennedy Osei's 800 m personal best?

Kennedy Osei's 800 m personal best is 1:45.13, set on Aug 17, 1994 in Zürich (SUI), #498 on the all-time list.

Which events does Kennedy Osei compete in?

Kennedy Osei competes in the 800 m and 1000 Metres Short Track.

How did Kennedy Osei perform in 2000?

2000 season best: 1:47.62, set on Jul 12, 2000 in Algiers (ALG).