Pamela Kosgei will be seeking to replicate her elder sister’s success when she lines up in the 3,000m steeplechase race at the 2022 World Under 20 Championships which kick off on Monday August 1, in Santiago de Cali, Colombia.
Pamela is the younger sister to the reigning marathon world record holder and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games gold medalist Brigid Kosgei.
Brigid has won almost everything there is to win in her athletics career, producing a podium place finish in almost every race that she has taken part in. Some of the marathon races that the 28-year-old has won include the London marathon, Chicago marathon and Tokyo marathon.
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According to Pamela, Brigid has played a big role in her career so far, advising and pushing her to become the best.
Pamela revealed that Brigid’s success in road races particularly in major marathon events is what inspired her to take the sport seriously.
“My elder sister has been helpful to me. Whenever we go jogging, she advises me to train hard and win easily. I will strive to be as successful as her. Her success in the marathon inspired me to seriously take up athletics,” Pamela was quoted by Nation Sports.
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The 18-year-old made it to the Kenyan squad thanks to a late call up, replacing Diana Chepkemoi who failed to travel to Columbia due documents related issues. She will line up alongside Faith Cherotich.
The duo will be on a mission to defend the world title won by Jackline Chepkoech at the delayed 2020 edition held at the Moi International Sports Center Kasarani on August 2021.
Pamela disclosed that they are determined to bring the steeplechase title back home.
“We are keen to bring back the gold medal Kenya won in steeplechase last year. I know everyone in the race will be looking forward to beating us, but we are determined to win the title again this year. With teamwork, anything is possible,” she stated.
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