Rashid Mohamed

Rashid Mohamed (born Rachid Khouia on 9 November 1979 in Salé, Morocco) is a Bahraini runner. He specializes in the 800 metres. His personal best time is 1:45.38 minutes, achieved in June 1999 in Milan.

Career

Mohamed switched nationality from his birth country of Morocco in 2002 and soon won the 2002 Asian Games.[1] This was Bahrain's first Asian Games medal since 1986.[2] The next year, he won the bronze medal at the 2003 Asian Championships.[3] Mohamed also competed at the World Championships in 1999 and 2003 without reaching the final.

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Notes
Representing  Bahrain
2003 Asian Championships Manila, Philippines 3rd 800 m

References

  1. ^ Asian Games - GBR Athletics
  2. ^ "Lee Bong-Ju retains Marathon title – Asian Games, Athletics, Final Day". IAAF.org. 14 October 2002. http://www.iaaf.org/news/Kind=2/newsId=19860.html. Retrieved 2007-08-12. 
  3. ^ Asian Championships - GBR Athletics