Sumaira Zahoor Explained

Sumaira Zahoor (born August 15, 1979)[1] is an Olympic track and field athlete from Pakistan. She became Pakistan's third female to compete at an Olympics when she took part in the women's 1500 metres at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

In 2004 Zahoor participated in the 1500 m at 2004 Athens Olympics where she placed 15th in her heat.[1] In 2005, she participated in the 4th Women Islamic Games in Tehran where she won a silver in 1500 m and a bronze in 4×400 m relay.[2]

In September 2010, Zahoor was found guilty of doping and banned for two years by Pakistan Sports Board.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20200418053622/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/za/sumaira-zahoor-1.html Sumaira Zahoor
  2. http://www.sports.gov.pk/Participation/4th_WomenIslamicGames.htm 4th Women Islamic Games
  3. http://tribune.com.pk/story/47438/appeal-date-for-banned-athletes-extended/ Appeal date for banned athletes extended