Brigid Kosgei

Brigid Kosgei is an athlete who was born in Kenya. She has recently risen to popularity on the internet after winning the London Marathon. A skilled runner, she also holds a world record. 

She was the winner of the 2019 London Marathon as well. She began her training as an athlete when she was 17 years old and has become quite accomplished. She is now married to her long time boyfriend Matthew Kosgei.

10 Facts on Brigid Kosgei

1. Brigid Jepchirchir Kosgei was born on the 20th of February 1994 in Kapsowar, Kenya. She is currently 26 years of age. 
2. She has won the gold medal in the 2018 Chicago marathon, the 2019 London and Chicago marathon, and recently the 2020 London marathon. 
3. Brigid Kosgei won a total of $30K as the 2020 London Marathon Prize Money. The usual prize money was $55K but this year, it has been cut following the financial downfall due to COVID-19. 
4. During this London marathon, she beat her previous world record by 5 minutes. She now holds a world record of finishing the marathon at 2:14:04 and finishing a half marathon at 64:28. 
5. Bridgit’s Instagram account is under the name “brigidkosgeithereal”. This account currently has 7.1K followers and only 39 posts. 
6. Her husband’s name is Matthew Mitei and this couple has been together long before they got married. 
7. Brigid Kosgei has two children– a son named Brian Kibet and a daughter named Faith Chepchumba. Both of them are around 7 years old. 
8. Apart from the fact that she is one of seven siblings, she has not mentioned her family very much to the public. Her family has been living a low-key life away from the media. 
9. Apart from Instagram, she is also quite active on her Facebook where she frequently gives updates on her training and marathon races. 
10. More information about Brigid can be found on her Wikipedia page.