Justus Koech (born 19 March 1980 in Uasin Gishu) is a Kenyan middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 metres.
He finished sixth at the 2003 World Championships in Paris and won a bronze medal at the 2003 All-Africa Games in Abuja.
His personal best time is 1:44.16 minutes, achieved in July 2003 in Nairobi.
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