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Ahmed Ali (Sudanese sprinter)
Ahmed Ali (born 15 November 1993) is a Sudanese sprinter. He competed in the 200 metres at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, but was disqualified in the first round. He also competed in the 200 at the 2016 Olympics, finishing in a seventh place tie with Jaysuma Saidy Ndure in the opening round.[6]
Ali at the 2016 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 November 1993 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | South Plains College[1] University of Alabama[2] |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[3] |
| Weight | 80 kg (176 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country | Sudan |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 100 m, 200 m |
| Coached by | Dan Waters[4] |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 60 m – 6.66 (2013) 100 m – 10.23 (2013) 200 m – 20.16 (2016)[5] |
| Updated on 29 August 2015. | |
Ali attended and ran for Alief Hastings High School in Houston, Texas, South Plains College and the University of Alabama.
International competitions edit
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Sudan | |||||
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | – | 200 m | DQ |
| 2016 | African Championships | Durban, South Africa | 16th (sf) | 200 m | 21.38 |
| Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | 58th (h) | 200 m | 20.78 | |
| 2017 | World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 30th (h) | 200 m | 20.64 |
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