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Alyan Sultan Al Qahtani

Alyan Sultan Al Qahtani

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Birth dateAug 23, 1971
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Alyan Sultan Al Qahtani is a Saudi Arabia long-distance runner, born on August 23, 1971. He competes primarily in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m.

His personal bests include 7:44.57 in the 3000m, 13:18.69 in the 5000m, 28:04.55 in the 10000m and 1:04:17 in the Semi. He has earned 2 silver medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Saudi Arabia.

Key facts
3000 m
7:44.57
5000 m
13:18.69
#822 all-time
2002 season best
28:50.39
Oct 7, 2002 · Busan (KOR)
2002 season best
Record
National record · 3000 m 7:44.57
National record
Age
55 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: 3000 m 7:44.57, 5000 m 13:18.69 (#822 all-time), 2002 season best 28:50.39 (Oct 7, 2002, Busan (KOR)) · National record (3000 m) · 55 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2002
10000m
28:50.39-Oct 7, 2002
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Busan (KOR)
2001
5000m
13:53.84-Jun 2, 2001
↓
Tunis (TUN)
2001
10000m
29:33.35-Mar 28, 2001
↓
Doha (QAT)
2001
Semi
1:04:17-Mar 30, 2001-Doha (QAT)
1997
5000m
13:32.68-Jun 5, 1997
↓
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1997
10000m
28:19.27-Jun 10, 1997
↓
Praha (CZE)
1996
3000m
7:44.57-Aug 16, 1996-Köln (GER)
1996
5000m
13:18.69-Jul 6, 1996
↓
Hechtel (BEL)
1996
10000m
28:22.35-Jul 26, 1996
↓
The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1995
5000m
13:20.95-Jun 8, 1995
↓
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1995
10000m
28:04.55-Jul 19, 1995
↓
Maia (POR)
1994
5000m
13:24.68-Jun 8, 1994
↓
Stadio Olimpico, Roma (ITA)
1994
10000m
28:41.18-Oct 10, 1994
↓
Hiroshima (JPN)
1993
5000m
13:29.67-Jul 31, 1993
↓
Hechtel (BEL)

2002

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:50.39-Oct 7Busan Asian Games, Busan

2001

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:53.84-Jun 2Tunis
Semi
1:04:17-Mar 30Doha PanArab Military Ch. Half Marathon, Doha
10000m
29:33.35-Mar 28Doha PanArab Military Ch., Doha

1997

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
14:25.80-Sep 12At Ta'if Pan Arab Championships, At Ta'if
5000m
13:41.11-Jul 16Beirut Pan Arab Games, Beirut
10000m
28:19.27-Jun 10Prague, Praha
5000m
13:32.68-Jun 5Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma

1996

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000m
7:44.57-Aug 16Köln Int. Sparkassen Cup, Köln
5000m
DNS-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
10000m
DNF-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
10000m
28:22.35-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
5000m
13:18.69-Jul 6Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
5000m
13:20.17-Jun 5Roma Golden Gala, Roma
5000m
13:42.90-Apr 18Kuwait Gulf Ch., Kuwait

1995

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:24.40-Sep 15-
10000m
DNF-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
5000m
DNS-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
10000m
28:04.55-Jul 19Maia
10000m
28:32.83-Jul 7London KP Games, Crystal Palace, London
5000m
13:20.95-Jun 8-
5000m
13:30.95-Jun 8Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma

1994

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10000m
28:41.18-Oct 10Hiroshima Asian Games, Hiroshima
10000m
28:41.21-Sep 9London IAAF World Cup, Crystal Palace, London
5000m
13:51.53-Aug 19Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
5000m
13:24.68-Jun 8Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma

1993

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:48.03-Dec 4Manila Asian Championships, Manila
5000m
13:56.59-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
5000m
13:29.67-Jul 31Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel

Honours

4

Busan Asian Games

10,000 Metres

2002
5

London IAAF World Cup

10,000 Metres

1994
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Manila Asian Championships

5000 Metres

1993
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Manila Asian Championships

5000 Metres

1993
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Alyan Sultan Al Qahtani's 3000 m personal best?

Alyan Sultan Al Qahtani's 3000 m personal best is 7:44.57, set on Aug 16, 1996 in Köln (GER).

Which events does Alyan Sultan Al Qahtani compete in?

Alyan Sultan Al Qahtani competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

How did Alyan Sultan Al Qahtani perform in 2002?

2002 season best: 28:50.39, set on Oct 7, 2002 in Busan (KOR).