Richard Kosgei

Birth dateDec 29, 1970

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Richard Kosgei is a Kenya long-distance runner, born on December 29, 1970. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:43.78 in the 3000m, 13:28.79 in the 5000m, 28:51.20 in the 10000m, 8:06.88 in the 3000mSt and 5:04.14 in the 2000m. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts

3000 m steeplechase

8:06.88

#57 all-time

2000 Metres Short Track

5:18.28

2006 season best

28:57

Dec 12, 2006

2006 season best

Age

55 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:06.88 (#57 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:18.28, 2006 season best 28:57 (Dec 12, 2006) · 55 years old

Personal bests

7:43.78

13:28.79

28:51.20

8:06.88

5:04.14

5:18.28

7:43.78

13:28.79

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2006	10Kilometr	28:57	-	Dec 12, 2006	-	-
1998	2000Metres	5:21.97	-	Jul 12, 1998	↑	Formia (ITA)
1998	3000m	7:59.90	-	May 17, 1998	↓	Arnsberg (GER)
1997	3000m	7:45.13	-	Aug 18, 1997	↓	Bellinzona (SUI)
1997	3000mSt	8:20.15	-	Jun 10, 1997	↑	Bratislava (SVK)
1997	5000m-short-track	13:28.79	-	Feb 20, 1997	-	Stockholm (SWE) (i)
1997	5000m	13:42.82	-	Aug 20, 1997	↓	Stockholm (SWE) (i)
1997	CrossCount	29:46	-	Feb 9, 1997	-	-
1996	2000m	5:04.14	-	Feb 18, 1996	-	Liévin (FRA) (i)
1996	2000Metres	5:04.14	-	Feb 18, 1996	↑	Liévin (FRA) (i)
1996	3000m	7:43.78	-	Feb 7, 1996	↓	Gent (BEL) (i)
1996	3000m-short-track	7:43.78	-	Feb 7, 1996	↑	Gent (BEL) (i)
1996	3000mSt	8:12.80	-	Aug 10, 1996	↑	Monaco (MON)
1995	2000Metres	5:18.28	-	Jun 13, 1995	↑	Parma (ITA)
1995	3000m-short-track	7:47.41	-	Feb 27, 1995	↑	Stockholm (SWE) (i)
1995	3000m	7:47.41	-	Feb 27, 1995	↓	Stockholm (SWE) (i)
1995	3000mSt	8:06.88	-	Sep 9, 1995	↑	Monaco IAAF Grand Prix Final
1994	2000Metres	5:24.75	-	Jul 24, 1994	↑	Rovereto (ITA)
1994	3000mSt	8:10.20	-	Aug 30, 1994	↑	Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
1993	2000Metres	5:25.65	-	Jun 6, 1993	↑	Caserta (ITA)
1993	3000mSt	8:12.68	-	Jul 10, 1993	↑	Oslo (NOR)
1992	2000Metres	5:29.02	-	Jul 4, 1992	↑	San Marino (SMR)
1992	3000mSt	8:28.64	-	Jun 9, 1992	↑	Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1992	5000m	13:41.34	-	May 16, 1992	↓	San Giovanni Valdarno (ITA)
1991	3000mSt	8:33.84	-	May 12, 1991	↑	Mito (JPN)
1990	10000m	28:51.20	-	Jul 7, 1990	-	Hechtel (BEL)

2006

1 performance

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
10Kilometr	28:57	-	Dec 12	Eldoret Fluorspar, Eldoret

1998

2 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
2000Metres	5:21.97	-	Jul 12	Formia World Formia Meeting, Formia
3000m	7:59.90	-	May 17	Arnsberg

1997

14 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:22.71	-	Sep 3	Rieti '97, Rieti
3000mSt	8:26.37	-	Sep 3	Dortmund Warsteiner Leichtathletik-Gala, Dortmund
5000m	13:42.82	-	Aug 20	Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
3000m	7:45.13	-	Aug 18	Bellinzona International, Bellinzona
3000mSt	8:32.41	-	Jul 26	Sopot
3000mSt	8:23.37	-	Jul 16	Nice Nikaia, Nice
3000mSt	8:27.35	-	Jul 12	Tenerife
3000mSt	8:20.15	-	Jun 10	Bratislava Slovnaft '97, Bratislava
3000mSt	8:26.37	-	Jun 8	-
3000mSt	8:29.24	-	Jun 5	Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
3000mSt	8:33.16	-	May 29	Sevilla Gran Premio Diputacion, Sevilla
5000m-short-track	13:28.79	-	Feb 20	Stockholm DN Games, Stockholm (i)
CrossCount	36:43	-	Feb 16	32nd CHIBA INTERNATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY, Chiba
CrossCount	29:46	-	Feb 9	21st ALMOND BLOSSOM CROSS COUNTRY, Albufeira

1996

13 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:19.83	-	Sep 7	Milano IAAF Grand Prix Final
3000m	7:48.38	-	Aug 28	Rovereto Palio Città della Quercia, Rovereto
3000mSt	8:16.80	-	Aug 23	Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Bruxelles
3000m	7:48.50	-	Aug 20	Tampere
3000mSt	8:18.05	-	Aug 14	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
3000mSt	8:12.80	-	Aug 10	Monte Carlo Herculis-Vittel, Monaco
3000mSt	8:24.49	-	Jun 6	Sevilla Gran Premio Diputacion, Sevilla
3000mSt	8:21.36	-	Jun 3	St-Denis L'Humanité, St-Denis
3000mSt	8:23.48	-	May 29	Bratislava Slovnaft '96, Bratislava
3000m	7:52.27	-	May 18	Formia World Formia Meeting, Formia
2000Metres	5:04.14	-	Feb 18	Meeting Vittel du Pas de Calais, Liévin (i)
3000m-short-track	7:43.78	-	Feb 7	Gent Coke Indoor, Gent (i)
3000m	7:43.78	-	Feb 7	-

1995

14 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:06.88	-	Sep 9	Monaco IAAF Grand Prix Final
3000mSt	8:17.87	-	Sep 1	Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
3000mSt	8:13.55	-	Aug 25	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
2000Metres	5:19.05	-	Aug 23	Rovereto Palio Cittá della Quercia, Rovereto
3000mSt	8:13.39	-	Aug 16	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
3000mSt	8:15.97	-	Jul 25	Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
2000Metres	5:18.28	-	Jun 13	Parma
3000mSt	8:07.47	-	Jun 8	Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
3000mSt	8:17.55	-	Jun 3	Gran Premio Diputación Provincial Sevilla, Sevilla
3000mSt	8:18.15	-	Jun 1	Paris-St-Denis L'Humanité, Paris-St-Denis
2000Metres	5:27.08	-	May 27	Caserta
3000m	7:55.40	-	May 21	New York Games, New York, NY
3000m-short-track	7:47.41	-	Feb 27	Stockholm (i)
3000m	7:47.41	-	Feb 27	-

1994

6 performances

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
3000mSt	8:19.59	-	Sep 2	Bologna
3000mSt	8:10.20	-	Aug 30	Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
3000mSt	8:17.47	-	Aug 19	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
2000Metres	5:24.75	-	Jul 24	Rovereto Palio Cittá della Quercia, Rovereto
3000mSt	8:11.83	-	Jul 18	Nice Nikaïa, Nice
3000mSt	8:17.51	-	Jul 12	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Richard Kosgei's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Richard Kosgei's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:06.88, set on Sep 9, 1995 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON), #57 on the all-time list.

Which events does Richard Kosgei compete in?

Richard Kosgei competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

How did Richard Kosgei perform in 2006?

2006 season best: 28:57, set on Dec 12, 2006.