| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Born | William Koskei (1947-12-28)28 December 1947 (age 78) |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | |
| Sport | Men'sathletics |
William Koskei (born 28 December 1947) was a Kenyantrack and field athlete who specialised in the400 metres hurdles and4 × 400 metres relay.
Koskei trained in Uganda early in his career and won a silver medal for his adopted country in the400 metres hurdles at the1970 British Commonwealth Games.[1]
His appearance at the1972 Summer Olympics came after he switched allegiances back to his native Kenya.[2] He competed in the 400 metres hurdles where he was eliminated following his first heat, which he finished in fourth position.[3]
He won further 400 metres hurdles medals over the next two years, a silver at the1973 All-Africa Games and a bronze at the1974 British Commonwealth Games in Christchurch. At the1974 British Commonwealth Games he was also a member of Kenya's gold medal winning 4 × 400 metres relay team.
He won another gold medal with the 4 × 400 metres relay team at the1978 Commonwealth Games.