Abraham Guem
Abraham Guem (born 29 April 1999) is a middle-distance runner from South Sudan who specializes in the 1500 metres.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | South Sudanese |
| Born | 29 April 1999 Yirol, South Sudan |
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 65 kg (143 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and Field |
| Event(s) | 1500m |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | |
In April 2021, he set a new personal best and national record for the 1500 metres of 3:42.99 at the Komazawa Olympic Park Stadium in Tokyo.[2] He was selected for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics[3] and was given the honour of being a flag bearer for his nation in the opening ceremony.[4]
References
- Abraham Guem at World Athletics
- "South Sudanese athlete Guem Abraham sets new personal best: Sharing the bonds created through sports and the spirit of mutual love with his home country | News | News & Features | JICA". www.jica.go.jp. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- "Athletics GUEM Abraham - Tokyo 2020 Olympics". Olympics.com/tokyo-2020/. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 22 July 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
- "Athletics flag bearers help to light up Olympic Opening Ceremony in Tokyo | FEATURES | World Athletics". www.worldathletics.org. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
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