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Vivian Jebiwot Kosgei

Vivian Jebiwot Kosgei

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Birth dateDec 22, 1998
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Vivian Jebiwot Kosgei is a Kenya middle-distance runner, born on December 22, 1998. She competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and 5000m.

Her personal bests include 2:01.14 in the 800m, 4:13.39 in the 1500m, 16:37.01 in the 5000m, 1:10:11 in the Semi and 36:19 in the 10Kilometr. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
800 m
2:01.14
#976 all-time
Half Marathon
1:10:11
#905 all-time
2026 season best
16:37.01
Jun 18, 2026 · Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2026 season best
Last competition
Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Jun 18, 2026 · 16:37.01
Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
Age
27 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 800 m 2:01.14 (#976 all-time), Half Marathon 1:10:11 (#905 all-time), 2026 season best 16:37.01 (Jun 18, 2026, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)) · Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi, Jun 18, 2026, 16:37.01 · 27 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
5000m
16:37.01-Jun 18, 2026-Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
2023
800m
2:01.14-Apr 29, 2023-6th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
2023
1500m
4:13.39-May 26, 2023
↑
Kenya Defence Forces Championships
2023
Semi
1:10:11-Oct 8, 2023-Runkara International Half Marathon
2021
1500m
4:14.36-May 28, 2021
↑
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN)
2020
1500m
4:34.7h-Feb 23, 2020
↑
Eldoret (KEN)
2018
10Kilometr
36:19-Nov 18, 2018-Eldoret (KEN)

2026

1 performance

2024

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
DQ-Jan 273rd AK Track And Field Weekend Meeting

2023

16 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Semi
1:10:11-Oct 8Runkara International Half Marathon
800m
2:06.17-Jun 28Boysen Memorial, Bislett Stadion, Oslo
800m
2:03.89-Jun 24VII Ordizia Sari Nagusia - International Meeting Jose Antonio Peña, Altamira estadioa, Ordizia
800m
2:02.88-May 26Kenya Defence Forces Championships
1500m
4:13.39-May 26Kenya Defence Forces Championships
800m
2:05.46-May 25Kenya Defence Forces Championships
800m
2:02.88-May 24Kenya Defence Forces Championships
800m
2:05.46-May 24Kenya Defence Forces Championships
1500m
4:13.39-May 24Kenya Defence Forces Championships
800m
2:05.85-Apr 296th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
800m
2:01.14-Apr 296th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
1500m
4:18.14-Apr 296th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
800m
2:05.30-Apr 296th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
800m
2:05.30-Apr 286th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
800m
2:05.85-Apr 276th AK Track and Field weekend Meet
1500m
4:25.88-Feb 242nd Athletics Kenya Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2021

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:24.44-Jun 17Kenya Olympic Games Trials, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
1500m
4:14.36-May 28Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
1500m
4:19.37-May 27Athletics Kenya Pre-Trials, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
1500m
4:17.6HT-Mar 132nd AK Weekend Meeting, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi
1500m
4:15.7HT-Feb 281st Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi
1500m
4:16.43-Feb 271st Weekend Meeting, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi

2020

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
4:34.7HT-Feb 23Weekend Meet, Eldoret

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
36:19-Nov 18Eldoret 10 km, Eldoret

Honours

No medals

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Vivian Jebiwot Kosgei's 800 m personal best?

Vivian Jebiwot Kosgei's 800 m personal best is 2:01.14, set on Apr 29, 2023 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN), #976 on the all-time list.

Which events does Vivian Jebiwot Kosgei compete in?

Vivian Jebiwot Kosgei competes in the 800 m and Half Marathon.

How did Vivian Jebiwot Kosgei perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 16:37.01, set on Jun 18, 2026 in Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi (KEN). Last competition: Kenyan Championships Cum Trials for Commonwealth Games, Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on Jun 18, 2026, 16:37.01.