Mohammed Alqadi
Mohammad Alqadi ( Athlete )
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 January 1990 Nablus ,West Bank , Palestine |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Weight | 66 kg |
| Sport | |
| Country | Palestine |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Club | Runners for Freedom |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | Marathon: 3:25:27 Geneva Marathon 2017 |
Mohammad Alqadi (Arabic: محمد القاضي ; born 26 January 1990 ) is a Palestinian long-distance runner who competes in the marathon and the half marathon . He started running in 2016 when he ran his first marathon in Marseille Marathon 2016 . in less than 4 years he ran 20 marathons in Europe and more than 15 half marathons , runners descripe him as as The Palestinian Marathon Man because he run always holding his Palestinian flag with him during the 42.195km .
Alqadi is originally from Silat ad-Dhahr سيلة الظهر village near Jenin Governorate North of west bank , he left Palestine in 2013 and moved to France ,and now he live in Lyon city . he completed his study as Android Developer in france .
He started his career running in the streets of France Since then, he traveled to many countries to participate in international marathons like London Marathon, Berlin Marathon Paris Marathon , Barcelona Marathon and Amsterdam Marathon
Marathons[edit]
| Competition | Location | Time | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2016 Marseille Marathon | Marseille | 3:39:31 | 2016 Mar 20 |
| 2 | 2016 Paris Marathon | Paris | 2016 Apr 3 | |
| 3 | 2016 Geneva Marathon | Geneva | 3:44:03 | 2016 May 8 |
| 4 | 2016 Lyon Marathon | Lyon | 3:34:07 | 2016 Oct 2 |
| 5 | 2016 Amsterdam Marathon | Amsterdam | 3:50:10 | 2016 Oct 16 |
| 6 | 2016 Nice-Cannes Marathon | Nice - Cannes | 3:43:56 | 2016 Nov 13 |
| 7 | 2017 Barcelona Marathon | Barcelona | 2017 Mar 12 | |
| 8 | 2017 London Marathon | London | 4:14:17 | 2016 Apr 24 |
| 9 | 2017 Geneva Marathon | Geneva | 3:25:27 | 2017 May 7 |
| 10 | 2017 Amsterdam Marathon | Amsterdam | 4:01:59 | 2017 Oct 15 |
| 11 | 2017 Istanbul Marathon | Istanbul | 2017 Nov 12 | |
| 12 | 2018 London Marathon | London | 3:56:11 | 2018 Apr 22 |
| 13 | 2018 Stockholm Marathon | Stockholm | 4:19:28 | 2018 Jun 2 |
| 14 | 2018 Nice-Cannes Marathon | Nice - Cannes | 4:02:01 | 2018 Nov 4 |
| 15 | 2018 Istanbul Marathon | Istanbul | 2018 Nov 11 | |
| 16 | 2019 London Marathon | London | 4:21:53 | 2019 Apr 28 |
| 17 | 2019 Geneva Marathon | Geneva | 4:36:53 | 2019 May 12 |
| 18 | 2019 Stockholm Marathon | Stockholm | 3:58:20 | 2019 Jun 1 |
| 19 | 2019 Berlin Marathon | Berlin | 4:40:49 | 2019 Sep 29 |
| 20 | 2019 Amsterdam Marathon | Amsterdam | 4:23:24 | 2019 Oct 20 |
Guinness world record :[edit]
In 2017 , the Palestinian Marathon runner Mohammad Alqadi participated in a london marathon attempting to break the Guinness world record fastest marathon dressed as a chef holding a put 3Kg during 42km , he finished the race but he did not manage to break the Guinness world record.
Runners For Freedom[edit]
Runners for freedom is a global running community with runners from all over the world running for Peace, human rights & for a better future .
#BeTheHero this club was founded by Palestinian marathon Runner Mohammad Alqadi
links on social media[edit]
References[edit]
France 24 Mohammad Alqadi: Meet the Palestinian Marathon Man
Mohammad Alqadi, le marathonien qui défend la cause palestinienne
Palestinian who ran nine marathons is banned from doing 10th in Chicago
Mohammad Alqadi: A Palestinian running for a good cause
Turkish aide congratulates Palestinian marathon runner
Palestinian athlete barred from US to run in Turkey
Palestinian athlete to run in Istanbul Marathon upon presidential spokesman’s invitation
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