NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Reuben Kosgei

Reuben Seroney Kosgei (born August 2, 1979 in Marakwet, Kenya) is a middle and long distance athlete mostly famous for 3000 m steeplechase in which he became the youngest ever winner of an Olympic gold medal in the event when at the age of only 19 he ran to victory in Sydney 2000 even though his winning time of 8 minutes 21.43 seconds was the slowest winning time since the 1972 Summer Olympics. Image File history File links Flag_of_Kenya. ... A womens 400m hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track. ... The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ... The 2000 Summer Olympics or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were the Summer Olympic Games held in 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, 46 events in athletics were contested, 24 for men and 22 for women. ... The World Championships in Athletics is an event organized by the International Association of Athletics Federations. ... The 8th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada between August 3 and August 12 and was the first time the event had visited North America. ... is the 214th day of the year (215th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Marakwet is a corruption of Markweta. ... Middle distance track events are track races longer than sprints up to (and arguably including) 5000 meters. ... Long-distance track event races require runners to balance their energy. ... A womens 400m hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track. ... The steeplechase is an obstacle race in athletics (track and field), which derives its name from the steeplechase in horse racing. ... The five Olympic rings were designed in 1913, adopted in 1914 and debuted at the Games at Antwerp, 1920. ... Gold Medal is an album by American band The Donnas, released in 2004. ... The Sydney Opera House on Sydney Harbour Sydney (pronounced ) is the most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 4. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... The 1972 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad, were held in Munich, West Germany, from 26 August to 11 September 1972. ...

Reuben was among those Kenyan athletes along with Richard Limo and Bernard Lagat who were heavily criticised for missing the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England choosing instead to chase the dollars on offer in the IAAF Golden League. Richard Kipkemei Limo (born November 18, 1980) is a Kenyan athlete. ... Bernard Kipchirchir Lagat (b. ... The 2002 Commonwealth Games were held in Manchester, England from July 25 to August 4, 2002. ... This article is about the City of Manchester in England. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... United States one-dollar bill Canadian one-dollar coin (Loonie) One New Taiwan dollar Australian one-dollar coin 500 old Zimbabwean dollars The dollar (often represented by the dollar sign: $) is the name of the official currency in several countries, dependencies and other regions. ... The IAAF Golden League is an annual series of athletics meetings organised by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). ...

At the 2006 Commonwealth Games, however, he won a bronze medal in the steeplechase race. The 2006 Commonwealth Games were held in Melbourne, Australia between March 15 and March 26, 2006. ...

Major achievements

Categories: Kenyan athletics biography stubs | 1979 births | Living people | Kenyan athletes | Middle distance runners | Olympic athletes of Kenya | Olympic gold medalists for Kenya | Athletes at the 2000 Summer Olympics | Athletes at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... City flag Coat of arms Location Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country France Region RhÃ´ne-Alpes Department Haute-Savoie (prÃ©fecture) Arrondissement Annecy Canton Chief town of 3 cantons Intercommunality CommunautÃ© de lagglomÃ©ration dAnnecy Mayor Jean-Luc Rigaut (UDF) (since January 15, 2007) Statistics... The 2000 Summer Olympics or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were the Summer Olympic Games held in 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... The 8th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations, were held at the Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada between August 3 and August 12 and was the first time the event had visited North America. ... Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta, situated in the north central region of the province, an area with some of the most fertile farm land on the prairies. ... For other uses, see Brisbane (disambiguation). ... This is the complete list of mens Olympic medalists in athletics from 1896 to 2004. ... George Washington Orton (January 10, 1873-June 26, 1958) was Canadian middle-distance runner. ... John Thomas Jack Rimmer (April 27, 1878 - June 6, 1962) was a British athlete, winner of two gold medals at the 1900 Summer Olympics. ... James Davies Jim Lightbody (March 15, 1882 – March 2, 1953) was an American middle distance runner, winner of six Olympic medals in the early 20th century. ... Arthur Russell (March 13, 1886 - August 23, 1972) was a British athlete and winner of the 3,200 metres steeplechase at the 1908 Summer Olympics. ... Percy Hodge (December 26, 1890 - December 27, 1967) was a British athlete, winner of the 3000 m steeplechase at the 1920 Summer Olympics, held in Antwerp. ... Vilho Eino Ville Ritola (January 18, 1896 – April 24, 1982) was a Finnish athlete, specialised in the long distance events. ... Toivo Aarne Loukola (October 2, 1902 - January 10, 1984) was a Finnish athlete, winner of 3000 m steeplechase at the 1928 Summer Olympics. ... Volmari Fritijof Vomma Iso-Hollo (May 1, 1907 - June 23, 1969) was a Finnish athlete, winner of two gold medals in 3000 m steeplechase at the Olympic Games. ... Volmari Fritijof Vomma Iso-Hollo (May 1, 1907 - June 23, 1969) was a Finnish athlete, winner of two gold medals in 3000 m steeplechase at the Olympic Games. ... Thore Ingvar Tore SjÃ¶strand (born July 31, 1921) is a former Swedish athlete, winner of 3000 m steeplechase at the 1948 Summer Olympics. ... Horace Ashenfelter, III (b. ... Christopher (Chris) William Brasher (August 21, 1928 â€“ February 28, 2003) was a British athlete and sports journalist who helped found the London Marathon. ... ZdzisÅ‚aw Ludwik Krzyszkowiak (August 3, 1929 - March 23, 2003) was a Polish athlete, winner of 3000 m hurdles at the 1960 Summer Olympics. ... Gaston Roelants (born February 5, 1937 in Opvelp, Belgium) was a top steeplechaser in the early 1960s and a great cross-country runner. ... Amos Biwott (born September 8, Kenyan athlete, winner of 3000 m steeplechase at the 1968 Summer Olympics. ... Kipchoge (Kip) Keino (born January 17, 1940), chairman of the Kenyan Olympic Committee (KOC), is a retired Kenyan athlete and two-time Olympic gold medalist. ... Anders GÃ¤rderud (born August 28, 1946) is a Swedish former athlete, winner of 3000 m steeplechase at the 1976 Summer Olympics. ... BronisÅ‚aw Malinowski (June 4, 1951 â€“ September 27, 1981) was a Polish athlete who is best known for winning a gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase race during the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow, Soviet Union. ... Julius Korir (born April 21, 1960) is a former Kenyan athlete, winner of 3000 m steeplechase at the 1984 Summer Olympics. ... Julius Kariuki (born June 12, 1961) was the winner of the 3000 m steeplechase at the 1988 Summer Olympics. ... Matthew Kiprotich Birir (born July 2, 1972) is a former Kenyan athlete, winner of 3000 m steeplechase at the 1992 Summer Olympics. ... Joseph Keter (born June 13, 1969) is a former Kenyan athlete, winner of 3000 m steeplechase at the 1996 Summer Olympics. ... Ezekiel Kemboi Cheboi (born May 25, 1982) is a Kenyan athlete, winner of 3000 m steeplechase at the 2004 Summer Olympics. ...