Benjamin Kimutai

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Benjamin Kimutai Koskei (born September 5, 1971 [1] [2] ) is a male long-distance runner from Kenya. He has born in Keiyo district of Kenya. [1] He won the 2002 edition of the Amsterdam Marathon, clocking 2:07:26.

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Achievements

YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing Flag of Kenya.svg  Kenya
2002 Amsterdam Marathon Amsterdam, Netherlands 1stMarathon2:07:26
2003 Boston Marathon Boston, United States 2ndMarathon2:10:34
Amsterdam Marathon Amsterdam, Netherlands 3rdMarathon2:07:39
2005 Boston Marathon Boston, United States 12thMarathon2:18:22

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References

  1. 1 2 "Who is Benjamin Kimutai Kosgei?". www.letsrun.com. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
  2. "Athletics - Benjamin Kimutai Koskei (Kenya)". www.the-sports.org. Retrieved 14 January 2021.