In episode 1 of season 2 of Pending Ratification, host Keenan Gray sits down with NCAA champion Pamela Kosgei of the University of New Mexico.

The reigning NCAA outdoor champion in the 5000m and 10,000m, as well as a 2025 Bowerman finalist, shares the pivotal moments that ignited her running journey, including her first race memory and the advice from her sister (Olympic silver medalist and former marathon world record holder Brigid Kosgei) that guided her from Kenya to the NCAA stage.

Kosgei breaks down the challenges of adjusting to life in the U.S., thriving as a student-athlete both on the track and in the classroom, and how her Kenyan roots continue to fuel her ambitions.

Kosgei won two NCAA titles at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships, earning victories in the 5000m and 10,000m.

Follow Kosgei on Instagram at @pamelakosgei1 and stay up to date on her latest running accomplishments on Athletic.

Pending Ratification offers an in-depth look at the stars of track and field and cross country. Hosted by Keenan Gray, the series moves beyond race results and records to explore the experiences, perspectives, and personal stories that shape the athletes at the center of the sport.

Find Pending Ratification on RunnerSpace.com, AthleticTV, youtube.com/runnerspace and your favorite podcast platforms like Spotify & Apple Podcasts.