About Japhet Kosgei
Born 1968. Japhet Kosgei is a Kenyan athletics competitor.
Japhet Kosgei (born 20 December 1968) is a retired long-distance runner from Kenya, who won several marathons during his career, including the 1999 edition of the Rotterdam Marathon and 2006 Belgrade Marathon. His personal best is 2:07:09. He won the Lisbon Half Marathon 1999.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Japhet Kosgei?
Kenyan distance runner
When was Japhet Kosgei born?
Japhet Kosgei was born on 20 December 1968.
What is Japhet Kosgei's occupation?
Japhet Kosgei is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Japhet Kosgei?
Japhet Kosgei is Kenyan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Japhet Kosgei. https://biography.guide/japhet-kosgei/
MLA: "Japhet Kosgei." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/japhet-kosgei/.
Chicago: "Japhet Kosgei." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/japhet-kosgei/.
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