Birth name William Koskei Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | Nationality Kenyan Weight 72 kg (159 lb) Sport Athletics | |
Born 28 December 1947 (age 69) ( 1947-12-28 ) | ||
William "Bill" Koskei (born 28 December 1947) was a Kenyan athlete who specialised in 400 metre events.
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.
His appearance at the 1972 Summer Olympics came after he switched allegiances back to his native Kenya. He competed in the 400 metres hurdles where he was eliminated following his first heat, which he finished in fourth position.
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 x 400 metres relay team.
He won another gold medal with the 4 x 400 metres relay team at the 1978 Commonwealth Games.