Emad Noor Biography
Emad Hamed Noor (born 21 April 1990) is a Saudi Arabian middle-distance runner. He represented his country at the 2012 Summer Olympics.
Running career
Junior career
Noor's first appearance at a major international compe*ion took place when he ran the 1500 metres at the 2007 Pan Arab Games, recording a time of 3:51.34 (min:sec) at the age of 17. At the 2008 Asian Junior Athletics Championships, he finished in second in the 1500 metres with a time of 3:49.47.
Senior career
In the 1500 metre race at the 2009 Asian Athletics Championships, he finished fourth overall in the final round in a race won by compatriot Mohammed Shaween. In the 1500 metres race at the 2012 Summer Olympics, he did not qualify beyond the preliminaries although he ran a time of 3:42.95. Noor won his first medal at the 2013 Asian Athletics Championships, where he finished in first place in the 1500 metre race.
See also
- Saudi Arabia Track and Field at the 2012 Summer Olympics
References
External links
- Emad Noor at World Athletics
- Emad Noor at Olympedia
