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Bahaa Al Farra

Palestinian 400-metre runner and London 2012 Olympian

Born
10 March 1991
Born in
Gaza, Palestine
Path
Sports
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Why Bahaa is here

As a pioneering Palestinian athlete, Bahaa Al Farra broke barriers and represented Palestine on the international stage, notably at the 2012 London Olympics.

Their story

Bahaa Al Farra is a Palestinian runner who competed in the 400m event at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Despite training under challenging conditions in Gaza, he has shown remarkable determination and skill.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Bahaa’s path.

  1. Began racing at the age of 14.

  2. Met his coach, Ibrahim Abu Hasira, around 2005.

  3. First left the Gaza Strip in 2011 to go to Korea.

  4. Competed in Istanbul in March 2012.

  5. Participated in the 2012 London Olympics in August 2012.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Represented Palestine in the 2012 London Olympics.

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  2. Achieved a season's best time of 49.93 seconds in the 400m event at the 2012 Olympics.

  3. Posted a personal-best time of 49.04 seconds at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea.

  4. Raised awareness of the challenges faced by athletes in Gaza.

  5. Inspired other Palestinian athletes through his achievements despite limited resources and training opportunities.

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