# Koech

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**Koech** is a [Kalenjin](/source/Kalenjin_people) [surname](/source/Surname) of [Kenyan](/source/Kenya) origin that may refer to:

- [Benjamin Koech](/source/Benjamin_Koech) (20 June), A track and field champion known for going to the Olympics in 1992 in Barcelona
- [Benson Koech](/source/Benson_Koech) (born 1974), Kenyan middle-distance runner is known for his achievements as a young athlete
- [Bernard Kiprop Koech](/source/Bernard_Kiprop_Koech) (born 1988), Kenyan marathon runner
- [Cherono Koech](/source/Cherono_Koech), Kenyan middle-distance runner
- [Duncan Koech](/source/Duncan_Koech) (born 1984), Kenyan marathon runner
- [Enock Koech](/source/Enock_Koech) (born 1981), Kenyan long-distance runner
- [Isaiah Kiplangat Koech](/source/Isaiah_Kiplangat_Koech) (born 1993), Kenyan long-distance runner who specializes in the 5000 meters
- [Job Koech Kinyor](/source/Job_Koech_Kinyor) (born 1990), Kenyan middle-distance runner
- [John Koech](/source/John_Koech) (1946–2025), Kenyan politician
- [John Kibet Koech](/source/John_Kibet_Koech) (born 1995), Kenyan-born long-distance runner representing Bahrain
- [Joyce Chepchumba Koech](/source/Joyce_Chepchumba_Koech) (born 1970), long-distance athlete from Kenya
- [Justus Koech](/source/Justus_Koech) (born 1980), Kenyan middle-distance runner who specializes in the 800 meters
- [Paul Kipsiele Koech](/source/Paul_Kipsiele_Koech) (born 1981), a Kenyan runner who specializes in the 3000 meters steeplechase
- [Paul Koech](/source/Paul_Koech) (1969–2018), Kenyan distance and marathon runner
- [Peter Koech](/source/Peter_Koech) (born 1958), a former long-distance runner from Kenya, Olympic silver medallist in the 3,000 meters steeplechase
- [Robert Kiprop Koech](/source/Robert_Kiprop_Koech) (born 1997), Kenyan long-distance runner
- [Wesley Kiprotich Koech](/source/Wesley_Kiprotich_Koech) (born 1979), Kenyan middle-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 meters steeplechase
- [William Koech](/source/William_Koech) (born 1961), retired Kenyan long-distance runner who specialized in the 10,000 metres

## See also

- [Kech (disambiguation)](/source/Kech_(disambiguation))
- [Koch (disambiguation)](/source/Koch_(disambiguation))
- [Kipkoech](/source/Kipkoech), related surname meaning "son of Koech"
- [Jepkoech](/source/Jepkoech), related surname meaning "daughter of Koech"

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