Kevin Koski
Men's Marathon
Qualifying Time: 2:15:56
Qualifying Race: 2022 Grandma's Marathon
Date of Birth
11/28/97
Age on Race Day
26
Current Residence
Flagstaff, AZ
Hometown
Park Falls, WI
High School
Chequamegon High School
Current Affiliation
McKirdy Trained
Profession
Coach for McKirdy Trained
Marathon PB
2:15:56
First Trials qualification
Yes
Number of attempts to qualify
1
College(s)
Illinois State University
Career Highlights
Led 2020-21 Illinois State Redbirds to their first MVC Cross Country team title in 19 years. 2020-21 MVC Men's Cross Country Athlete of the Year. Ran 2:15:56 in debut marathon to finish 15th at the 2023 Grandma's Marathon and qualify for the Olympic Trials.
Family
Parents are Gary and Ann Koski. They were high school sweethearts who met on the first day of cross country practice in 1982. Both my older brother, Jordan, and younger sister, Nicole, ran cross country and track at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Greatest Accomplishment
Qualifying for the Trials in my debut marathon.
Interesting Story
After graduating from ISU I decided to chase the dream and move out to Flagstaff. I only brought what could fit in my car and kept jumping from one temporary housing situation to the next. In the first year of living in Flagstaff I moved five times and spent the first six months sleeping on an inflatable air mattress from Walmart. Eventually I fell in with coach James McKirdy and the McKirdy Trained crew and am very thankful for the much-needed stability and support they provided!
Favorite Book
American Gods - Neil Gaiman
Favorite Movie
Monty Python And The Holy Grail
Favorite TV Show/Series
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia
Favorite Song
Kali Ma - Neck Deep
Favorite Post-race Indulgence
Pepperoni pizza
Favorite Breakfast
Bacon, eggs and pancakes.
Favorite Running Memory
Winning the 2020-21 Missouri Valley Conference Cross Country team title with a group of my best friends. It was the program's first title in 19 years, and the culmination of years of hard work and a light at the end of the tunnel when there was great uncertainty due to the Covid-19 season postponement.
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