Ahmed Ali (Sudanese sprinter) facts for kids
Ali at the 2016 Olympics
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 15 November 1993 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | South Plains College University of Alabama |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Weight | 80 kg |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Sudan |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 100 m, 200 m |
| Coached by | Dan Waters |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 60 m – 6.66 (2013) 100 m – 10.23 (2013) 200 m – 20.16 (2016) |
| Updated on 29 August 2015. | |
Ahmed Ali (born November 15, 1993) is a talented runner from Sudan. He is known as a sprinter, which means he runs very fast over short distances. Ahmed has competed in big international events like the Olympic Games and the World Championships, representing his country.
Ahmed went to Alief Hastings High School in Houston, Texas. After high school, he continued his education and running career at South Plains College. Later, he attended the University of Alabama, where he also ran track.
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Ahmed's Running Career
Ahmed Ali has competed in several important international races. These events allow athletes from all over the world to test their skills.
World Championships
Ahmed took part in the World Championships held in Beijing, China, in 2015. He competed in the 200 metres race. Unfortunately, he was disqualified in the first round. This means he was not allowed to continue in the competition.
He also competed in the World Championships in London, United Kingdom, in 2017. Again, he ran in the 200 metres event. He finished 30th in the heats, which are the first races in a competition.
Olympic Games
One of Ahmed's biggest achievements was competing in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016. He ran in the 200 metres race. He finished 58th in the opening round, tying for seventh place with another runner.
African Championships
In 2016, Ahmed also participated in the African Championships in Durban, South Africa. He ran in the 200 metres event there as well. He reached the semifinals and finished 16th overall.
External Links
- Ahmed Ali at Sports-Reference.com
