Bill Koskei

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.

Not to be confused with William Koskei Chemitei.
Bill Koskei
Personal information
Birth nameWilliam Koskei
NationalityKenyan
Born (1947-12-28) 28 December 1947
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Sport
Country Uganda
 Kenya
SportMen's athletics
Medal record
All-Africa Games
Silver medal – second place1973 Lagos400 m hurdles
Commonwealth Games
Gold medal – first place1974 Christchurch4 × 400 m relay
Gold medal – first place1978 Edmonton4 × 400 m relay
Bronze medal – third place1974 Christchurch400 m hurdles
Representing  Uganda
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place1970 Edinburgh400 m hurdles

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

References
  1. "100 most influential Ugandans - Part IV". Daily Monitor. 16 August 2015. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  2. Putnam, Pat (28 August 1972). "Experience May Not Be Necessary". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 5 October 2016.
  3. "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.
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