Victor KOSGEI

Born
Jan 1, 1997 (29 years old)
Events
1500 m · 5000 m

Victor KOSGEI is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on January 1, 1997. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:58.8h in the 800m, 3:46.2h in the 1500m, 4:30.10 in the Mile, 8:50.64 in the 3000m and 14:01.4h in the 5000m. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Personal best · 1500 m3:46.2h
2023 season best14:37.59May 24, 2023 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi
Personal best · 5000 m14:01.4h
Last competitionKenya Defence Forces ChampionshipsMay 24, 2023 · 14:37.59

As of Nov 14, 2026: 1500 m 3:46.2h, 5000 m 14:01.4h, 2023 season best 14:37.59 (May 24, 2023, Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenya Defence Forces Championships, May 24, 2023, 14:37.59 · 29 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
800mNakuru 2016Kenya 800 m all-time list1:58.8h791 pts–
1500mEldoret 2017Kenya 1500 m all-time list3:46.2h1,025 pts–
MileIndoorAL 20164:30.10775 pts–
3000mIndoorAL 20168:50.64796 pts–
5000mNairobi 2015Kenya 5000 m all-time list14:01.4h995 pts–

Progression

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20235000m 14:37.59–May 24, 2023Kenya Defence Forces Championships
20221500m 4:03.83–Mar 5, 2022Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
20171500m 3:46.2h–May 20, 2017Eldoret (KEN)
2016800m 1:58.8h–Mar 18, 2016Nakuru (KEN)
20161500m 4:00.79–Mar 26, 2016Rome, GA (USA)
2016mile-short-track 4:30.10–Jan 16, 2016–
2016Mile Indoor4:30.10–Jan 16, 2016Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
2016mile-short-track Indoor4:30.10–Jan 16, 2016Birmingham, AL (USA) (i)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Victor KOSGEI's 1500 m personal best is 3:46.2h, set on May 20, 2017 in Eldoret (KEN).

Victor KOSGEI competes in the 1500 m and 5000 m.

2023 season best: 14:37.59, set on May 24, 2023 in Ulinzi Sports Complex, Langata, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Kenya Defence Forces Championships on May 24, 2023, 14:37.59.