Mohamed Hrezi

Mohamed Hrezi

Hrezi at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
Born 28 October 1991 (1991-10-28) (age 25)
Connecticut, U.S.[1]
Alma mater Iowa State University
Michigan State University
Sport
Sport Athletics
Event(s) Marathon
Club Hansons-Brooks ODP
Coached by Kevin Hanson[1]
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)

2:18:40 (2016)[2]

13:45 (2015)

Mohamed Fuad "Mo" Hrezi (born 28 October 1991) is a Libyan marathon runner. He competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the marathon and finished in 77th place with a time of 2:21:17.[3][4] He was the flag bearer for Libya at the Parade of Nations.[5]

Hrezi was born and raised in the United States; he qualified to compete for Libya through dual citizenship. Hrezi took up cross country running in eighth grade because it was the only sport available. A sprinter, he was the worst distance runner in his group, but he gradually increased his running distance up to the marathon.[1]

References

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  2. Mohamed Hrezi. IAAF
  3. "Mohamed Hrezi". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  4. "Men's Marathon – Standings". Rio 2016. Archived from the original on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  5. "Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony – Flag Bearers" (PDF). International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
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