Matthew Kosgei

KenyaKenyaActive
Born
Mar 14, 2006 (20 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 5000 Metres Short Track

With a passion for running with a focus on excellence. As a registered World Athletics competitor, they have participated consistently in track and field events across national and international competitions. Their dedication to the sport reflects a genuine passion for athletic achievement and personal improvement. Through years of training and competition, they have developed the skills and mental toughness necessary to compete at elite levels. Their involvement in various meets has provided valuable experience against strong international opposition.

Their athletic journey has been marked by steady development and a commitment to pushing their personal limits. Each competition serves as an opportunity to refine technique and build strength in their chosen disciplines. Their performances demonstrate the result of dedicated training and an unwavering focus on becoming a better athlete. The competitive experiences they have gained have shaped them into a capable and determined competitor.

Looking forward, this athlete continues to work toward achieving new personal bests and representing their country with pride. Their ongoing commitment to athletics extends beyond individual success, as they contribute to their community and inspire others through their dedication. With rigorous training and a strategic approach to competition, they pursue their goals while maintaining the discipline and passion that define elite athletic performance.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:21.98
2026 season best8:54.2hApr 9, 2026 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
Personal best · 5000 Metres Short Track13:45.92
Last competitionTrials For World Athletics Relay ChampionshipsApr 11, 2026 · 9:08.87

As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:21.98 (#286 all-time), 5000 Metres Short Track 13:45.92, 2026 season best 8:54.2h (Apr 9, 2026, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Trials For World Athletics Relay Championships, Apr 11, 2026, 9:08.87 · 20 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mNM 2025Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:46.691,019 pts–
MileIndoorNM 20254:03.571,084 pts–
3000mIndoorNM 20258:04.871,050 pts–
5000mCA 2025Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:37.111,078 pts–
5KilometreLille 202414:04–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20263000mSt 8:54.2h–Apr 9, 2026Trials For World Athletics Relay Championships
20251500m 3:46.69–Apr 25, 2025Don Kirby Tailwind Twilight
2025Mile Indoor4:03.57–Mar 1, 2025Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
2025mile-short-track Indoor4:03.57–Mar 1, 2025Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
20253000m Indoor8:04.87–Mar 1, 2025Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
20253000m-short-track Indoor8:04.87–Mar 1, 2025Mountain West Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field Championships
20253000mSt 8:22.13–Apr 4, 2025Stanford Invitational, Cobb Track and Angell Field, Palo Alto, CA - Invitational Events
2025DistanceMe Indoor9:31.43–Feb 22, 2025Alex Wilson, Loftus Sports Center, Notre Dame, IN (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Matthew Kosgei's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:21.98, set on Jun 23, 2024 in Stade Omnisport de JAPOMA, Douala (CMR), #286 on the all-time list.

Matthew Kosgei competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 5000 Metres Short Track.

2026 season best: 8:54.2h, set on Apr 9, 2026 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Trials For World Athletics Relay Championships on Apr 11, 2026, 9:08.87.