Ahmed Ali (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]

Ahmed Ali
Ali at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
Born (1993-11-15) 15 November 1993
Houston, Texas, U.S.
EducationSouth Plains College[1]
University of Alabama[2]
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[3]
Weight80 kg (176 lb)
Sport
Country Sudan
SportTrack and field
Event(s)100 m, 200 m
Coached byDan 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
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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References
  1. Ahmed Ali. Spctexans.com. Retrieved on 2016-09-01.
  2. Ahmed Ali. rolltide.com
  3. Ahmed Ali. 2013 Universiade.
  4. Ahmed Ali. nbcolympics.com
  5. Ahmed Ali at World Athletics
  6. https://www.iaaf.org/results/olympic-games/2016/the-xxxi-olympic-games-5771/men/200-metres/heats/result#resultheader


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