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His current personal best time is 44.93 seconds, achieved in April 2005 in [[Mecca]]. |
His current personal best time is 44.93 seconds, achieved in April 2005 in [[Mecca]]. |
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Ali will be competing in the 400 metres event at the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in Beijing. He has been described as "one of Sudan's main medal hopes" at the Games.<ref>[http://www.stuff.co.nz/4481219a27162.html "Darfur athletes train as Olympic row rages"], Reuters, April 15, 2008</ref> |
Ali will be competing in the 400 metres event at the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] in Beijing. He has been described as "one of Sudan's main medal hopes" at the Games.<ref name="stuff.co.nz">[http://www.stuff.co.nz/4481219a27162.html "Darfur athletes train as Olympic row rages"], Reuters, April 15, 2008</ref> |
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He lives in [[Nyala]], southern [[Darfur]], and is a sergeant in the [[Military of Sudan|Sudanese army]]. His family is of the [[Zaghawa|Zaghawa (Beri) ethnic group]].<ref |
He lives in [[Nyala]], southern [[Darfur]], and is a sergeant in the [[Military of Sudan|Sudanese army]]. His family is of the [[Zaghawa|Zaghawa (Beri) ethnic group]].<ref name="stuff.co.nz"/> |
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==Achievements== |
==Achievements== |
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Revision as of 17:27, 29 November 2010
Nagmeldin Ali Abubakr (born February 22, 1986) is a Sudanese athlete who mainly competes in the 400 metres. He was born in Khartoum.
His current personal best time is 44.93 seconds, achieved in April 2005 in Mecca.
Ali will be competing in the 400 metres event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He has been described as "one of Sudan's main medal hopes" at the Games.[1]
He lives in Nyala, southern Darfur, and is a sergeant in the Sudanese army. His family is of the Zaghawa (Beri) ethnic group.[1]
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | All-Africa Games | Abuja, Nigeria | 2nd | 400 m |
| World Youth Championships | Sherbrooke, Canada | 1st | 400 m | |
| 2004 | World Junior Championships | Grosseto, Italy | 2nd | 400 m |
| 2007 | All-Africa Games | Algiers, Algeria | 6th | 400 m[2] |
External links
- "Nagmeldin Ali Abubakr", n°58 on Time’s list of "100 Olympic Athletes To Watch"
References
- ^ a b "Darfur athletes train as Olympic row rages", Reuters, April 15, 2008
- ^ 2007 All-Africa Games, men's 400 m final
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