Abdi Bile

Abdi Bile (born 28 December 1962) is a Somalian former middle-distance runner. He holds the highest number of national records in athletics in Somalia across various disciplines. He is currently Somalia's national record holder in nine athletic disciplines, and is thus far Somalia's most decorated athlete in history. Quotes Well, Cram goes in with the big advantage of having a reputation that the rest of the field really fear. But, against that, there’s the pressure of being expected to win. For the others, really, any medal will be a bonus. Cram will have to start the definite favourite here,The fact that he is world record-holder in the mile will make a big difference. That’s worth 5m in a race like this. I know I can go faster, I felt fresh at the end of the race. I think I can go close to the world record. I say I want to take it… If you ask me that question, I say I want to take it. I couldn’t believe how easy it was. I was waiting all the time to go with him. I was surprised he left it so late. I didn’t like running at first. I found it very difficult and boring but, after time passed, I got better and better at it, and it became more fun. It was disappointing to tell me that at the last minute, I knew Cram was running and I wanted to do well. Bile, a humble man who took memorable victories over Cram and Coe, World Athletics (September 6 2022) External links Category:1962 births Category:Sportspeople from Somalia Category:Track and field athletes Category:Living people