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.[1]
His appearance at the 1972 Summer Olympics came after he switched allegiances back to his native Kenya.[2] He competed in the 400 metres hurdles where he was eliminated following his first heat, which he finished in fourth position.[3]
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.
See also
- List of Commonwealth Games medallists in athletics (men)
- List of African Games medalists in athletics (men)
References
- ^ "100 most influential Ugandans - Part IV". Daily Monitor. 16 August 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ Putnam, Pat (28 August 1972). "Experience May Not Be Necessary". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
- ^ "Athletics at the 1972 München Summer Games: Men's 400 metres Hurdles". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
External links
- Bill Koskei at Sports-Reference
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