About Benson Koech
Born 1974. Benson Koech is a Kenyan athletics competitor.
Benson Koech (born November 10, 1974) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner best known for his achievements as a young athlete. He won the gold medal at the 1992 World Junior Championships over 800m in a time of 1:44.77 min. He also won a silver medal over 800m at the 1995 IAAF World Indoor Championships. Koech set his personal best at 1:43.17 min (ranked No.1 in the world 1994) in Rieti. He retired after the 2001 season.
His younger brother, Jackson Koech, is also a prominent runner.
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Who is Benson Koech?
Kenyan distance runner
When was Benson Koech born?
Benson Koech was born on 10 November 1974.
What is Benson Koech's occupation?
Benson Koech is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Benson Koech?
Benson Koech is Kenyan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Benson Koech. https://biography.guide/benson-koech/
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