Mukhlid Al-Otaibi
Saudi Arabian long-distance runner
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Mukhlid Mahil Al-Otaibi (Arabic: مخلد ماهل العتيبي; born 20 June 1976), occasionally spelled as Moukhled Al Outaibi, is a Saudi Arabian long-distance runner who specializes in long-distance track and road running events.[2] He represented his country at three Summer Olympics, in 2008, 2012, and 2016. He was the oldest member of Saudi Arabia's 2016 Olympic team.[3]
Saudi ArabiaAl-Otaibi at the 2008 Summer Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 20, 1976 Ta'if, Saudi Arabia |
| Sport | |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Sport | Track |
Event(s) | 1500 metres, 5000 metres, 10,000 metres |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 1500 metres: 3:38.21[1] 5000 metres: 12:58.58[1] 10,000 metres: 27:31.61[1] |
Medal record | |
Running career
Al-Otaibi finished second overall in the 5000 metres at the 1999 Asian Junior Athletics Championships. He ran at his first Olympic competition when he raced in the men's 5000 metres at the 2008 Summer Olympics. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he ran both the 5000 metres and the 10,000 metres. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, he ran in the men's 5000 metres. Following an in-competition doping test at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Al-Otaibi tested positive for a banned substance and was suspended for four years, rendering him ineligible to compete until 19 October 2020.[4][5]
Achievements
Personal bests
- 1500 metres - 3:38.12 min (2004)
- 3000 metres - 7:46.31 min (2004)
- 5000 metres - 12:58.58 min (2005)
- 10000 metres - 27.31.61 min (2012)
