Abdi Abdirahman

Quick Facts

• Son of Mahamed Aabdirahman and Halima Ahmed Handule
• Born in Somalia and moved to Arizona at age 12
• Became a U.S. citizen on Jan. 28, 2000
• In 2016, Abdirahman finished third at the TCS New York City Marathon making him the oldest male runner to make the podium at NYC
• Secured his place on a fifth Olympic team, and, at 43, became the oldest American runner ever to make the Olympic team
• His friends often make fun of his slow gait, “like he’s run so many miles he’s forgotten how to walk.”
• He takes a relaxed approach to running. “Running is not a complicated sport
• If you’re tired, you’re tired. You take a rest.”
• 2012 Road Runners Club of America Distance Running Hall of Fame inductee
• Four-time national champion in the 10,000-meter (2001, 2005, 2007, 2008)

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USA Track and Field

Olympic Experience

• 5-time Olympian;
• Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, 41th (Marathon - Men)
• Olympic Games London 2012, (Marathon - Men)
• Olympic Games Beijing 2008, 15th (10000m - Men)
• Olympic Games Athens 2004, 15th (10000m - Men)
• Olympic Games Sydney 2000, 10th (10000m - Men)

World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2007 – 7th (10000m - Men)
• Years of participation: 10000m - Men 2001, 2005, 2007
• Top finish: 7th – 2007 (10000m - Men)