Bahaa Al Farra
First Olympic runner representing Palestine at London 2012.
Date of Birth:
1991
Gaza, Palestine
Place of Birth:
Why Featured?
As a pioneering Palestinian athlete, Bahaa Al Farra broke barriers and represented Palestine on the international stage, notably at the 2012 London Olympics.
Brief bio
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.
Major Milestones
Contributions
Began racing at the age of 14.
Met his coach, Ibrahim Abu Hasira, around 2005.
First left the Gaza Strip in 2011 to go to Korea.
Competed in Istanbul in March 2012.
Participated in the 2012 London Olympics in August 2012.
Represented Palestine in the 2012 London Olympics...See More
Achieved a season's best time of 49.93 seconds in the 400m event at the 2012 Olympics...See More
Posted a personal-best time of 49.04 seconds at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu, South Korea...See More
Raised awareness of the challenges faced by athletes in Gaza.
Inspired other Palestinian athletes through his achievements despite limited resources and training opportunities.
Date of Last Update:
January 7, 2025
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