Richard Kosgei

Richard Kosgei

KenyaKenya
Born
Dec 29, 1970 (55 years old)
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

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

His personal bests include 7:43.78 in the 3000m, 7:43.78 in the 3000m, 13:41.34 in the 5000m, 13:28.79 in the 5000m and 28:51.20 in the 10000m. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:06.88
#57 all-time
2006 season best28:57Dec 12, 2006
2006 season best
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:18.28

As of Nov 7, 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

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DisciplineResultAll-time
3000mIndoorGent 19967:43.781,178 pts–
3000m1996Kenya 3000 m all-time list7:43.781,154 pts–
5000m1992Kenya 5000 m all-time list13:41.341,063 pts–
5000mIndoorStockholm 199713:28.791,155 pts–
10000mHechtel 1990Kenya 10 000 m all-time list28:51.201,055 pts–
3000mStMonaco 1995Kenya 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:06.881,227 pts#57

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
200610Kilometr 28:57–Dec 12, 2006–
19982000Metres 5:21.97–Jul 12, 1998Formia (ITA)
19983000m 7:59.90–May 17, 1998Arnsberg (GER)
19973000m 7:45.13–Aug 18, 1997Bellinzona (SUI)
19973000mSt 8:20.15–Jun 10, 1997Bratislava (SVK)
19975000m-short-track Indoor13:28.79–Feb 20, 1997Stockholm (SWE) (i)
19975000m-short-track 13:28.79–Feb 20, 1997–
19975000m Indoor13:42.82–Aug 20, 1997Stockholm (SWE) (i)
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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.

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

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