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.
Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing Kenya | |||||
2002 | Amsterdam Marathon | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 1st | Marathon | 2:07:26 |
2003 | Boston Marathon | Boston, United States | 2nd | Marathon | 2:10:34 |
Amsterdam Marathon | Amsterdam, Netherlands | 3rd | Marathon | 2:07:39 | |
2005 | Boston Marathon | Boston, United States | 12th | Marathon | 2:18:22 |
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