Ismail Ahmed Ismail
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| Medal record | ||
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Competitor for  Sudan |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Silver | 2008 Beijing | 800 m |
| Afro-Asian Games | ||
| Gold | 2003 Hyderabad | 800 m |
Ismail Ahmed Ismail (born 10 September 1984) is a Sudanese runner who specializes in the 800 metres. He was born in Khartoum.
He reached the final in that event at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. He competed at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, where he won the silver medal in 800m. He is the first Sudanese national to win an Olympic medal in history.
He won the gold medal at the 2003 Afro-Asian Games
He is a member of the Fur people of Darfur.[1]
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[edit] Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
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| 2002 | World Junior Championships | Kingston, Jamaica | 5th | 800 m |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | 8th | 800 m |
| African Championships | Brazzaville, Congo | 3rd | 800 m | |
| 2006 | African Championships | Bambous, Mauritius | 2nd | 800 m |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, China | 2nd | 800 m |
| 2009 | ÅF Golden League | Stade de France in Paris, France | 1st | 800 m |
[edit] Personal bests
- 800 metres - 1:43.82 min (2009)
- 1500 metres - 3:41.97 min (2005)
[edit] References
- ^ "Darfur athletes train as Olympic row rages", Reuters, April 15, 2008
[edit] External links
- IAAF profile for Ismail Ahmed Ismail
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