Abraham Guem Explained
| Abraham Guem |
| Full Name: | Abraham Majok Matet Guem |
| Nationality: | South Sudanese |
| Sport: | Track and Field |
| Event: | 1500m |
| Birth Date: | 29 April 1999 |
| Birth Place: | Yirol, South Sudan |
| Height: | 189cm |
| Weight: | 65kg |
Abraham Majok Matet Guem (born 29 April 1999) is a middle-distance runner from South Sudan who specializes in the 1500 metres.
In April 2021, he set a new personal best and national record for the 1500 metres of 3:42.99 at the Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium in Tokyo.[1] He was selected for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics[2] and was given the honour of being a flag bearer for his nation in the opening ceremony.[3]
Notes and References
- Web site: South Sudanese athlete Guem Abraham sets new personal best: Sharing the bonds created through sports and the spirit of mutual love with his home country | News | News & Features | JICA . 2021-07-24 . jica.go.jp.
- Web site: Athletics - GUEM Abraham . dead . 2021-07-24 . Tokyo 2020 Olympics . . en-us . https://web.archive.org/web/20210722080126/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/athletics/athlete-profile-n1413401-guem-abraham.htm . 22 July 2021.
- Web site: Athletics flag bearers help to light up Olympic Opening Ceremony in Tokyo | FEATURES | World Athletics . 2021-07-24 . worldathletics.org.
