Mukhtar Mohammed Explained

Mukhtar Mohammed (born 1 December 1990) is a Somali-born British middle-distance runner specialising in the 800 metres. He was born in Qoryoley.[1] He was active internationally between 2011 and 2016.

Mohammed first came to international attention winning the bronze medal in the 800 metres at the 2011 European under-23 Athletics Championships. In 2013, he made his senior breakthrough, gaining a bronze medal in the 800 metres at the 2013 European Athletics Indoor Championships.[2]

He competed at the 2012 European Championships, the 2014 World Indoor Championships, the 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2015 European Indoor Championships without reaching the final. His personal best time was 1:45.67 minutes, achieved in July 2013 in London.

Mohammed has not registered any senior result since 2016, and has not been selected for a Great Britain team since that date.

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Notes and References

  1. http://results.glasgow2014.com/athlete/judo/1062199/mukhtar_mohammed.html Mukhtar Mohammed
  2. http://www.thepowerof10.info/athletes/profile.aspx?athleteid=47405 Profile