Ali Mohamed Al-Balooshi
Ali Mohamed Al-Balooshi (born 4 August 1987) is an Emirati middle-distance runner. He competed in the men's 800 metres at the 2004 Summer Olympics The 2004 Summer Olympics ( el, Θερινοί Ολυμπιακοί Αγώνες 2004, ), officially the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad ( el, Αγώνες της 28ης Ολυμπιάδας, ) and also known as Athens 2004 ( el, Αθήνα 2004), .... References 1987 births Living people Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Olympics Emirati male middle-distance runners Olympic athletes for the United Arab Emirates Place of birth missing (living people) {{UnitedArabEmirates-athletics-bio-stub ...
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Middle-distance Running
Middle-distance running events are track races longer than sprints, up to 3000 metres. The standard middle distances are the 800 metres, 1500 metres and mile run, although the 3000 metres may also be classified as a middle-distance event. The 1500 m came about as a result of running laps of a 400 m outdoor track or laps of a 200 m indoor track, which were commonplace in continental Europe in the 20th century.1500 m – Introduction

IAAF

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Events

500 metres

A very uncommon middle-distance event that is sometimes run by sprinters for muscle stamina training.

600 yards

This was a popular distance, particularly i ...
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