Ragai Farhat
Egyptian gymnast
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Ragai Youssef Farhat (Arabic: رجائى يوسف فرحات; born 1932) is an Egyptian former artistic gymnast. He competed in eight events at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, where he placed 154th in the individual all-around and helped the Egyptian team finish 16th. He later won a bronze medal in 1955 (Barcelona) and a gold medal in 1959 (Beirut).
FullnameRagai Youssef Farhat
Born1932
Alexandria, Kingdom of Egypt
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
Country represented
Egypt| Ragai Farhat | |
|---|---|
| رجائى يوسف فرحات | |
| Full name | Ragai Youssef Farhat |
| Born | 1932 Alexandria, Kingdom of Egypt |
| Gymnastics career | |
| Discipline | Men's artistic gymnastics |
Country represented | Egypt |
Early life
Farhat was born in 1932 in Alexandria (Al-Iskanderiya), Egypt. Limited public details are available about his early or family life.[1]
Farhat was affiliated with the Young Men's Muslim Association (YMMA) club in Alexandria.[2]
Career
Farhat represented Egypt in artistic gymnastics at the 1952 Summer Olympics. His results were:[2]
| Event | Position |
|---|---|
| Individual All-Around | 154th |
| Team All-Around | 16th (with the Egyptian team) |
| Floor Exercise | 176th |
| Pommel Horse | =92nd |
| Rings | 175th |
| Vault | =123rd |
| Parallel Bars | =133rd |
| Horizontal Bar | 161st |
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