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Abdi Waiss
DjiboutiActive- Born
- Jul 3, 1996 (30 years old)
- Birthplace
- Djibouti City, Djibouti
- Events
- 5000 m · Half Marathon
- Height
- 1.60 m
- Weight
- 60 kg
Abdi Waiss Mouhyadin is a Djiboutian middle and long-distance runner born in Djibouti City. Standing 160 cm tall and weighing 60 kg, he competes in distance events and has become one of his country's most accomplished athletes on the international stage.
Mouhyadin represented Djibouti at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing, where he reached the semifinals in distance events, demonstrating his ability to compete against the world's best. He also won a silver medal at the 2015 African Games, marking a significant achievement for Djiboutian athletics.
As one of Djibouti's premier distance runners, Mouhyadin has helped raise the profile of athletics in his country. His World Championships appearance and African Games medal represent important milestones for Djiboutian sport and serve as inspiration for aspiring athletes in the region.
As of Oct 27, 2026: 5000 m 13:02.38 (#195 all-time), Half Marathon 59:44 (#219 all-time), 2026 season best 1:02:45 (Jan 23, 2026, Djibouti (DJI)) · Last competition: Tokyo Marathon, Mar 1, 2026, 2:07:24 · 30 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:02:45 | – | Jan 23, 2026 | Semi Marathon International de Djibouti Telecom |
| 2026 | Marathon | 2:07:24 | – | Mar 1, 2026 | Tokyo Marathon |
| 2025 | Semi | 59:44 | – | Mar 9, 2025 | EDP Lisbon Half Marathon |
| 2025 | Marathon | 2:10:29 | – | Apr 13, 2025 | NN Marathon Rotterdam |
| 2024 | 5000m | 13:02.38 | – | Jun 19, 2024 | Meeting National de Bordeaux |
| 2024 | 5Kilometre | 13:38 | – | Apr 5, 2024 | Marathon de Paris - 5 et 10KM Asics Speed Paris, Paris |
| 2023 | 1500m | 3:39.19 | – | Jun 16, 2023 | Meeting National de Strasbourg |
| 2023 | 5000m | 13:25.84 | – | Jun 10, 2023 | Fast 5000 |