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William Koskei

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Birth dateDec 28, 1947
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William Koskei is a Kenya sprinter, born on December 28, 1947. He competes primarily in the 400m and 400mH.

His personal bests include 45.74 in the 400m and 49.0h in the 400mH. He has earned 2 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Kenya.

Key facts
400 m hurdles
49.0h
#520 all-time
400 m
45.74
1978 season best
50.0h
May 13, 1978 · Nakuru (KEN)
1978 season best
Age
78 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: 400 m hurdles 49.0h (#520 all-time), 400 m 45.74, 1978 season best 50.0h (May 13, 1978, Nakuru (KEN)) · 78 years old

PB

Personal bests

45.74
49.0HT
#520 all-time

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1978
400mH
50.0h-May 13, 1978
↓
Nakuru (KEN)
1977
400mH
49.6h-Nov 6, 1977
↓
Nairobi (KEN)
1976
400mH
50.6h-May 22, 1976
↓
Mombasa (KEN)
1975
400mH
49.7h-Aug 30, 1975
↓
Kisumu (KEN)
1974
400m
45.74-Jan 20, 1974
↑
Christchurch (NZL)
1974
400mH
49.34-Jan 29, 1974
↓
Christchurch Commonwealth Games
1973
400m
46.2h-Oct 13, 1973
↑
Bungoma (KEN)
1973
400mH
49.97-Aug 5, 1973
↓
Dakar (SEN)
1972
400m
46.0h-May 20, 1972
↑
Nairobi (KEN)
1972
400mH
49.0h-May 27, 1972
↓
Olympiastadion, München (GER)

1978

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.0HT-May 13Nakuru

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.6HT-Nov 6Nairobi

1976

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.6HT-May 22Mombasa

1975

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.7HT-Aug 30Kisumu

1974

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
49.34-Jan 29Christchurch Commonwealth Games
400m
45.74-Jan 20Christchurch

1973

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400m
49.5HT-Nov 10Nairobi
400m
46.2HT-Oct 13Bungoma
400mH
49.97-Aug 5Dakar
400mH
51.17-Jul 2Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm

1972

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
400mH
50.58-Aug 31The XX Olympic Games, Olympiastadion, München
400mH
49.0HT-May 27Nairobi
400m
46.0HT-May 20Nairobi
400mH
49.4HT-Mar 26Australian Championships

Honours

🥉

Christchurch Commonwealth Games

400 Metres Hurdles

1974
🥉

Christchurch Commonwealth Games

400 Metres Hurdles

1974
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is William Koskei's 400 m hurdles personal best?

William Koskei's 400 m hurdles personal best is 49.0h, set on May 27, 1972 in Nairobi (KEN), #520 on the all-time list.

Which events does William Koskei compete in?

William Koskei competes in the 400 m hurdles and 400 m.

How did William Koskei perform in 1978?

1978 season best: 50.0h, set on May 13, 1978 in Nakuru (KEN).