Nationality Saudi Arabian Role Olympic athlete Name Abdullah Al-Joud | Event(s) 5000 metres Sport Track and field | |
Born 7 July 1975 (age 48) ( 1975-07-07 ) Al-Qatif, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia Personal best(s) 3000 m: 7:49.04 (2010)
5000 m: 13:11.61 (2012)
Half Marathon: 1:02:58 (2014) | ||
Abdullah al joud in training at the sod farm
Abdullah Abdulaziz Al-Joud (born July 7, 1975, in Al-Thuqbah) is a Saudi Arabian long-distance runner. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he competed in the Men's 5000 metres, finishing 39th overall in Round 1, failing to qualify for the final. He finished 48th overall at the world half marathon championships in 2014 with a national record of 1:02.58. He was the first Saudi athlete to compete in the world half marathon championships.
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