About William Koskei
Born 1947. William Koskei is a Kenyan and Ugandan hurdler and sprinter.
William Koskei (born 28 December 1947) was a Kenyan track and field athlete who specialised in the 400 metres hurdles and 4 × 400 metres relay.
Biography Koskei trained in Uganda early in his career and won a silver medal for his adopted country in the 400 metres hurdles at the 1970 British Commonwealth Games.
His appearance at the 1972 Summer Olympics came after he switched allegiances back to his native Kenya. He competed in the 400 metres hurdles where he was eliminated following his first heat, which he finished in fourth position.
He won further 400 metres hurdles medals over the next two years, a silver at the 1973 All-Africa Games and a bronze at the 1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch. At the 1974 British Commonwealth Games he was also a member of Kenya's gold medal-winning 4 × 400 metres relay team.
He won another gold medal with the 4 × 400 metres relay team at the 1978 Commonwealth Games.
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Who is William Koskei?
Ugandan-Kenyan hurdler and sprinter
When was William Koskei born?
William Koskei was born on 28 December 1947.
What is William Koskei's occupation?
William Koskei is a hurdler and sprinter.
What nationality is William Koskei?
William Koskei is Kenyan and Ugandan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Koskei. https://biography.guide/william-koskei/
MLA: "William Koskei." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-koskei/.
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