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Brigid Kosgei

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Brigid Kosgei
Kosgei during the 2018 London Marathon
Personal information
Born (1994-02-20) 20 February 1994 (age 30)
Sinon, Kapsowar, Kenya
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Marathon
Coached byEric Kimaiyo
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)Marathon 2:14:04 WR (2019)
Half Marathon 1:04:49 (2020)[1]
Medal record
Marathon
Representing  Kenya
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2020 Tokyo Marathon
World Marathon Majors
Gold medal – first place 2020 London Marathon
Gold medal – first place 2019 Chicago Marathon
Gold medal – first place 2019 London Marathon
Gold medal – first place 2018 Chicago Marathon
Silver medal – second place 2018 London Marathon
Silver medal – second place 2017 Chicago Marathon

Brigid Jepchirchir Kosgei (born 20 February 1994)[2] is a Kenyan marathon runner. She won the 2018 and 2019 Chicago Marathons and the 2019 and 2020 London Marathons. In 2021, she won a silver medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

References

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  1. "Great North Run: Mo Farah wins record sixth straight title". BBC Sport. BBC News. 8 September 2019. Archived from the original on 14 October 2019. Retrieved 14 October 2019.
  2. "Brigid Kosgei: Profile". IAAF. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 14 October 2019.