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Mukhtar Mohammed
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Mukhtar Mohammed (born 1 December 1990) is a Somali-born British middle-distance runner specialising in the 800 metres. He was born in Qoryoley.[1] He was active internationally between 2011 and 2016.
![]() Mukhtar Mohammed competing at the 2014 Commonwealth Games | ||
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![]() | 2013 Gothenburg | 800 m |
Mohammed first came to international attention winning the bronze medal in the 800 metres at the 2011 European under-23 Athletics Championships. In 2013, he made his senior breakthrough, gaining a bronze medal in the 800 metres at the 2013 European Athletics Indoor Championships.[2]
He competed at the 2012 European Championships, the 2014 World Indoor Championships, the 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2015 European Indoor Championships without reaching the final. His personal best time was 1:45.67 minutes, achieved in July 2013 in London.[3]
Mohammed has not registered any senior result since 2016, and has not been selected for a Great Britain team since that date.[2]