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Lydia Kosgei

Lydia Kosgei

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Lydia Kosgei is a Kenya middle-distance runner. She competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.

Her personal bests include 2:09.95 in the 800m, 2:10.30 in the 800m, 4:23.32 in the 1500m, 4:45.57 in the Mile and 4:45.57 in the Mile. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
10 Kilometres Road
33:40
5000 Metres Short Track
16:17.49
2016 season best
33:40
Mar 12, 2016
2016 season best

As of Oct 2, 2026: 10 Kilometres Road 33:40, 5000 Metres Short Track 16:17.49, 2016 season best 33:40 (Mar 12, 2016)

PB

Personal bests

800mi
2:09.95
2:10.30
4:23.32
Mile
4:45.57
Milei
4:45.57
3000mi
9:21.40
9:21.40
5000mi
16:03.66
16:07.14
35:56.08
1:15:22
5Kilometre
17:08
3000m-short-tracki
9:30.33
3000m-short-track
9:30.33
10Kilometr
33:40
10MilesRoa
58:15
800m-short-track
2:09.95
800m-short-tracki
2:09.95
mile-short-track
4:50.07
mile-short-tracki
4:50.07
5000m-short-track
16:17.49
5000m-short-tracki
16:17.49
DistanceMe
11:56.95

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2016
5Kilometre
17:13-Jul 4, 2016
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2016
10Kilometr
33:40-Mar 12, 2016
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2016
Semi
1:18:24-Apr 30, 2016
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2015
3000m
9:53.10-Mar 21, 2015
↓
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2015
5Kilometre
17:08-Mar 7, 2015
↓
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2015
10Kilometr
35:01-Oct 17, 2015
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2015
10000m
35:56.08-May 2, 2015--
2014
1500m
4:30.77-Apr 11, 2014
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2014
5Kilometre
17:20-Feb 22, 2014
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2014
10Kilometr
34:35-May 10, 2014
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2014
10MilesRoa
58:54-Mar 22, 2014
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2013
5000m
16:56.35-Apr 20, 2013
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2013
5Kilometre
17:08-May 18, 2013
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2013
10Kilometr
34:32-Oct 19, 2013
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2013
Semi
1:17:13-Oct 12, 2013
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2012
800m-short-track
2:09.95-Feb 25, 2012
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2012
800m
2:10.30-Feb 4, 2012
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2012
Mile
4:45.57-Jan 28, 2012
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2012
mile-short-track
4:50.07-Jan 20, 2012
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2012
3000m
9:21.40-Mar 3, 2012
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2012
3000m-short-track
9:30.33-Jan 20, 2012--
2012
5000mi
16:03.66-Feb 10, 2012
↓
Seattle Husky Classic
2012
5000m-short-track
16:17.49-Mar 9, 2012--
2012
10Kilometr
34:49-May 12, 2012
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2012
10MilesRoa
58:15-Mar 31, 2012
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2012
Semi
1:15:22-Apr 28, 2012
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2011
800m
2:10.34-Apr 23, 2011
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2011
800m-short-track
2:15.86-Feb 26, 2011
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2011
1500m
4:23.32-Apr 15, 2011
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2011
Milei
4:47.46-Feb 12, 2011
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Seattle Husky Classic
2011
Mile
4:47.66-Mar 5, 2011
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2011
mile-short-track
5:05.37-Feb 26, 2011
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2011
DistanceMe
11:56.95-Apr 16, 2011--
2011
5000m
16:07.14-Apr 28, 2011
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2010
1500m
4:28.04-May 14, 2010
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2010
Mile
5:12.48-Jan 15, 2010
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2016

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5Kilometre
17:13-Jul 4Frankfort Great Buffalo Chase 5K, Frankfort, KY
Semi
1:18:24-Apr 30Louisville Half Marathon, Louisville, KY
Semi
1:22:11-Apr 3Knoxville Half Marathon, Knoxville, TN
10Kilometr
33:40-Mar 12Louisville Rodes City Run, Louisville, KY

2015

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
35:01-Oct 17Bowling Green Medical Center 10K Classic, Bowling Green, KY
10Kilometr
36:08-May 23Knoxville 10 km, Knoxville, TN
10000m
35:56.08-May 2Boone App State Open, Boone, NC
3000m
9:53.10-Mar 21Indianapolis Butler Bulldog Opener, Indianapolis, IN
5Kilometre
17:08-Mar 7Anthem Fitness Classic, Louisville, KY

2014

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:35-May 10Tupelo Gum Tree Run, Tupelo, MS
1500m
4:30.77-Apr 11Knoxville Sea Ray Relays, Knoxville, TN
1500m
4:36.41-Apr 4Louisville Bellarmine Invitational, Louisville, KY - Invitational Events
10MilesRoa
58:54-Mar 22Louisville Papa John's 10M, Louisville, KY
10Kilometr
34:53-Mar 8Louisville Rhodes City Run, Louisville, KY
5Kilometre
17:20-Feb 22Anthem Fitness Classic, Louisville, KY

2013

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
34:32-Oct 19Bowling Green Medical Center 10K, Bowling Green, KY
Semi
1:17:13-Oct 12Murfreesboro Half Marathon, Murfreesboro, TN
10Kilometr
35:33-May 27Huntsville Cotton Row Run, Huntsville, AL
5Kilometre
17:08-May 18R J Corman, Nicholasville, KY
10Kilometr
35:14-May 11Tupelo Gum Tree Run, Tupelo, MS
5000m
16:56.35-Apr 20Lexington Heart of the Bluegrass Classic, Lexington, KY

2012

19 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
35:54-May 28Huntsville Cotton Row Run, Huntsville, AL
10Kilometr
35:14-May 20Cleveland 10 km, Cleveland, OH
10Kilometr
34:49-May 12Tupelo Gum Tree Run, Tupelo, MS
Semi
1:15:22-Apr 28Louisville Kentucky Derby Festival Half Marathon, Louisville, KY
10MilesRoa
58:15-Mar 31Louisville Papa John's 10 Mile, Louisville, KY
5000m-short-track
16:17.49-Mar 9NCAA Div. I Indoor Championships, Nampa, ID (i)
3000m
9:21.40-Mar 3Notre Dame Alex Wilson Invitational, South Bend, IN (i)
mile-short-track
4:51.08-Feb 25Nashville OVC Indoor Championships, Nashville, TN (i)
800m-short-track
2:09.95-Feb 25Nashville OVC Indoor Championships, Nashville, TN (i)
3000m-short-track
10:09.46-Feb 25Nashville OVC Indoor Championships, Nashville, TN (i)
800m-short-track
2:19.31-Feb 24Nashville OVC Indoor Championships, Nashville, TN (i)
5000mi
16:03.66-Feb 11Seattle Husky Classic
5000mi
16:03.66-Feb 10Seattle Husky Classic
800m
2:10.30-Feb 4Murfreesboro MTSU Invitational, Murfreesboro, TN (i)
Mile
4:45.57-Jan 28Lexington Rod Mccravy Memorial, Lexington, KY (i)
3000m-short-track
9:30.33-Jan 20Bloomington Gladstein Invitational, Bloomington, IN (i) - Invitational Events
mile-short-track
4:50.07-Jan 20Bloomington Gladstein Invitational, Bloomington, IN (i) - Invitational Events
3000m
9:37.36-Jan 14Lexington Kentucky Invitational, Lexington, KY (i)
Mile
4:51.06-Jan 14Lexington Kentucky Invitational, Lexington, KY (i)

2011

10 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
16:10.81-Jun 10Des Moines NCAA Div. I Championships, Des Moines, IA
5000m
16:26.42-May 28Bloomington NCAA East Regional Championships, Bloomington, IN
1500m
4:40.29-May 7Murray OVC Ch., Murray, KY
800m
2:14.80-May 7Murray OVC Ch., Murray, KY
800m
2:11.18-May 6Murray OVC Ch., Murray, KY
5000m
16:07.14-Apr 28Philadelphia Penn Relays, Philadelphia, PA
800m
2:10.34-Apr 23Bloomington Polytan Invitational, Bloomington, IN
DistanceMe
11:56.95-Apr 16Knoxville Sea Ray Relays, Knoxville, TN
1500m
4:23.32-Apr 15Knoxville Sea Ray Relays, Knoxville, TN - Invitational Events
5000m
16:52.73-Apr 2Danville Centre Invitational, Danville, KY
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Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Lydia Kosgei's 10 Kilometres Road personal best?

Lydia Kosgei's 10 Kilometres Road personal best is 33:40, set on Mar 12, 2016 in Louisville, KY (USA).

Which events does Lydia Kosgei compete in?

Lydia Kosgei competes in the 10 Kilometres Road and 5000 Metres Short Track.

How did Lydia Kosgei perform in 2016?

2016 season best: 33:40, set on Mar 12, 2016.