Isaiah Kosgei: Racing to empower lives and breaking a world record
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Isaiah Kosgei during an interview at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret City, Uasin Gishu County on September 24, 2024. Kosgei will be participating in Berlin Marathon on September 29
After the Berlin Marathon, Kosgei plans to compete in the New York Marathon in November, continuing his efforts to raise funds for education. Confident in his training and preparation, Kosgei believes his performance in Berlin will not only be personally fulfilling, but also make a significant difference in the lives of children.
“I’m confident I will run a good race,” he said. “When I cross the line, I will have made a difference in the lives of 50 plus children who need education.”
Isaiah Kosgei is preparing to run in the 50th edition of the Berlin Marathon on Sunday, driven by two ambitions: breaking the world record in the M50 category and raising funds for underprivileged children in Kenya through his Kosgei Walpole Foundation.
Ahead of his 50th birthday on Sunday, Kosgei’s goal is to clock an impressive time of two hours and 16 minutes, surpassing the current M50 world record of 2:19:29, held by South Africa’s Titus Mamabolo. M50 category consists of male athletes between 50-55 years.
