Kosgei

Kosgei, also written Kosgey and Koskei, is a surname of Kenyan origin that may refer to:

Politicians

• Felix Koskei (born 1964), Kenyan politician and Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
• Henry Kosgey (born 1947), Kenyan politician and Chairman of the Orange Democratic Movement
• Sally Kosgei, Kenyan politician and National Assembly Member for the Orange Democratic Movement

Runners

• Abraham Kosgei Chebii (born 1979), Kenyan long-distance runner and World Cross Country medallist
• Anne Kosgei (born 1980), Kenyan marathon runner and Venice Marathon winner
• Benjamin Kimutai Koskei (born 1971), Kenyan marathon runner and 2002 Amsterdam Marathon winner
• Brigid Kosgei (born 1994), Kenyan long-distance runner and 2019 London Marathon winner
• Christopher Koskei (born 1974), Kenyan steeplechase runner and 1999 world champion
• Elijah Kosgei (born 1986), Kenyan 800 metres runner competing for Qatar as Majed Saeed Sultan
• Hosea Kosgei (born 1989), Kenyan long-distance track runner competing for Bahrain as Aadam Ismaeel Khamis
• Irene Jerotich Kosgei (born 1974), Kenyan marathon runner and 2010 Commonwealth Games champion
• James Koskei (born 1968), Kenyan road runner competing mainly in American races
• Japhet Kosgei (born 1968), Kenyan marathon runner and 2000 Tokyo Marathon winner
• John Kosgei (born 1973), Kenyan steeplechase runner and 1998 Commonwealth Games champion
• Jonathan Kosgei Kipkorir (born 1982), Kenyan marathon runner and two-time Venice Marathon winner
• Joseph Kosgei (born 1974), Kenyan cross country runner
• Mark Kosgey Kiptoo (born 1976), Kenyan long-distance track runner and 2012 African champion
• Michael Kosgei Rotich (born 1982), Kenyan marathon runner and 1992 Paris Marathon winner
• Paul Malakwen Kosgei (born 1978), Kenyan long-distance runner and 2002 world champion in the half marathon
• Reuben Kosgei (born 1979), Kenyan steeplechase runner and 2000 Olympic champion
• Rose Kosgei (born 1981), Kenyan road runner
• Salina Kosgei (born 1976), Kenyan marathon runner and 2009 Boston Marathon winner
• Sammy Koskei (born 1961), Kenyan 800 metres runner and 1984 African champion
• Samuel Kiplimo Kosgei (born 1986), Kenyan road runner and former 25K world record holder
• Shadrack Kosgei (born 1984), Kenyan cross country runner
• Stephen Kosgei Kibet (born 1986), Kenyan half marathon runner
• Vincent Kiplangat Kosgei (born 1985), Kenyan Olympic 400 metres hurdler
• Wilson Kosgei Kipketer (born 1972), Kenyan 800 metres runner and three-time world champion for Denmark

Activist

• Ian Kosgei Misigo (born 1995), Social justice activist

See also

• Kipkosgei, name meaning "son of Kosgei"
• Chepkosgei, name meaning "daughter of Kosgei"
• Mohammed Al-Salhi (born 1986), Kenyan 800 metres runner competing for Saudi Arabia whose former name was Kosgei