William Koskei Chemitei (born 29 December 1970) is a former Kenyan middle-distance runner who won a gold medal at the 1988 World Junior Championships in Sudbury in the 3000 metres steeplechase event.

He represented his country three times in the junior race at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships from 1987 to 1989, finishing in the top six on each occasion and sharing in the team gold in 1988 and 1989.

Personal life His son Matthew Kosgei is a steeplechase runner.

International competitions 1987World Cross Country ChampionshipsWarsaw, Poland4thJunior race22:272ndJunior team20 pts1988IAAF World Cross Country ChampionshipsAuckland, New Zealand6thJunior race24:031stJunior team12 ptsWorld Junior Championships Sudbury, Canada 1st3000 m s'chase8:41.611989World Cross Country ChampionshipsStavanger, Norway5thJunior race25:361stJunior team14 pts

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