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Bashir Abdi

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Bashir Abdi

BELMen

Birth dateFeb 10, 1989

BirthplaceMogadishu, Somalia

Height1.68 m

Weight59 kg

An accomplished track and field athlete from Mogadishu, Somalia, this competitor participated in organized athletics at the highest levels of international competition. Throughout their career, they demonstrated exceptional commitment and dedication to their discipline.

Their athletic achievements reflect years of rigorous training and competitive spirit. Athletes of this era contributed significantly to the development and advancement of modern track and field athletics through their performances at various championships and competitive events.

Beyond their competitive achievements, their contributions to athletics continue to inspire future generations. Their legacy remains part of the rich history of track and field, representing the pinnacle of athletic excellence and dedication to the sport.

Key facts

Marathon

2:03:36

20,000 Metres

56:20.02

2026 season best

2:04:19

Apr 12, 2026 · Rotterdam (NED)

2026 season best

Last competition

NN Marathon Rotterdam

Apr 12, 2026 · 2:04:19

NN Marathon Rotterdam

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 bronze

Record

Area record · Marathon 2:03:36

Age

37 years old

As of Sep 12, 2026: Marathon 2:03:36 (#29 all-time), 20,000 Metres 56:20.02, 2026 season best 2:04:19 (Apr 12, 2026, Rotterdam (NED)) · Last competition: NN Marathon Rotterdam, Apr 12, 2026, 2:04:19 · Olympic Games: 1 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 1 bronze · Area record (Marathon) · 37 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:36.55

7:40.44

13:04.91

27:24.41

59:51

2:03:36

42:29

27:47

35:27

46:08

56:20.02

21322

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	-	1	1	2
World Championships	-	-	1	1
Total	-	1	2	3

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
2026	Semi	1:00:06	-	Mar 8, 2026	↑	Runner's lab Bashir's run
2026	Marathon	2:04:19	-	Apr 12, 2026	↑	NN Marathon Rotterdam
2025	Semi	1:00:58	-	Sep 7, 2025	↑	Great North Run, South Shields
2025	Marathon	2:07:08	-	Oct 12, 2025	↑	Bank of America Chicago Marathon
2024	Marathon	2:06:47	-	Aug 10, 2024	↑	The XXXIII Olympic Games, Stade de France, Paris
2023	Semi	59:51	-	Mar 12, 2023	↑	Runners Lab Half Marathon Ghent, Gent - Elite Event
2023	Marathon	2:03:47	-	Apr 16, 2023	↑	NN Marathon Rotterdam, Rotterdam
2022	Marathon	2:05:19	-	Oct 2, 2022	↑	TCS London Marathon
2021	10000m	27:24.41	-	Jun 5, 2021	↑	European 10,000m Cup
2021	Semi	1:00:30	-	Jun 13, 2021	↑	Gent (BEL)
2021	Marathon	2:03:36	-	Oct 24, 2021	↑	NN Marathon Rotterdam
2020	20,000Metr	56:20.02	-	Sep 4, 2020	-	AG Memorial Van Damme
2020	Semi	1:08:23	-	Jan 12, 2020	↑	-
2020	Marathon	2:04:49	-	Mar 1, 2020	↑	Tokyo Marathon
2020	OneHour	21322	-	Sep 4, 2020	-	AG Memorial Van Damme
2019	10Kilometr	27:47	-	Dec 31, 2019	↑	Nationale - Nederlanden San Silvestre Vallecana
2019	15Kilometr	42:29	-	Dec 1, 2019	↑	Pfixx Solar Montferland Run
2019	Semi	1:01:11	-	Sep 8, 2019	↑	South Shields Great North Run
2019	Marathon	2:06:14	-	Oct 13, 2019	↑	Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL
2018	3000m	7:49.9	-	Aug 31, 2018	↑	-
2018	5000m	13:04.91	-	Aug 31, 2018	↑	Bruxelles Memorial van Damme, Boudewijnstadion, Bruxelles - Diamond Discipline
2018	10000m	28:11.76	-	Aug 7, 2018	↑	European Athletics Championships
2018	10Kilometr	30:01	-	May 27, 2018	↑	Bangalore TCS World 10K
2018	15Kilometr	43:40	-	Nov 18, 2018	↑	Nijmegen Zevenheuvelenloop
2018	10MilesRoa	46:08	-	Sep 23, 2018	↑	Dam tot Damloop
2018	Semi	1:00:42	-	Sep 9, 2018	↑	South Shields Great North Run, South Shields
2018	Marathon	2:10:46	-	Apr 8, 2018	↑	Rotterdam Marathon
2017	1500m	3:42.83	-	May 18, 2017	↑	Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2017	3000m	7:54.63	-	May 27, 2017	↑	Eugene Prefontaine Classic
2017	5000m	13:11.87	-	Jul 22, 2017	↑	Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2017	10000m	28:15.58	-	May 5, 2017	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2017	10Kilometr	29:54	-	Oct 1, 2017	↑	Utrecht (NED)
2017	Semi	1:01:50	-	Sep 2, 2017	↑	Lille (FRA)
2016	3000m	7:58.15	-	May 27, 2016	↑	Dessau (GER)
2016	5000m	13:14.92	-	May 22, 2016	↑	FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2016	10000m	28:01.49	-	Aug 13, 2016	↑	The XXXI Olympic Games
2016	10Kilometr	28:31	-	Oct 2, 2016	↑	Utrecht (NED)
2016	10MilesRoa	47:21	-	Sep 18, 2016	↑	Amsterdam (NED)
2016	Semi	1:02:03	-	Sep 11, 2016	↑	South Shields (GBR)
2015	1500m	3:41.10	-	May 23, 2015	↑	Oordegem (BEL)
2015	3000m	7:40.44	-	Jul 24, 2015	↑	London Sainsbury's Anniversary Games
2015	5000m	13:06.10	-	Jul 18, 2015	↑	Heusden-Zolder (BEL)
2015	4MilesRoad	18:06	-	Oct 11, 2015	↑	-
2015	10000m	27:47.55	-	May 2, 2015	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2015	12Kilometr	35:27	-	May 17, 2015	-	San Francisco, CA (USA)
2015	10MilesRoa	46:40	-	Sep 20, 2015	↑	Amsterdam (NED)
2015	Semi	1:02:06	-	Sep 13, 2015	↑	South Shields (GBR)
2014	1500m	3:36.55	-	Jul 5, 2014	↑	Oordegem (BEL)
2014	3000m	7:44.12	-	Jun 8, 2014	↑	FBK Stadium, Hengelo (NED)
2014	5000m	13:20.61	-	May 15, 2014	↑	Los Angeles, CA (USA)
2014	10000m	27:36.40	-	May 4, 2014	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2013	1500m	3:44.31	-	Aug 24, 2013	↑	Merksem (BEL)
2013	5000m	13:30.91	-	Apr 19, 2013	↑	Walnut, CA (USA)
2013	10000m	27:43.99	-	Apr 28, 2013	↑	Palo Alto, CA (USA)
2013	CrossCount	29:53	-	Dec 8, 2013	↓	20th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Beograd - U23 Events
2013	10MilesRoa	47:59	-	Sep 22, 2013	↑	Amsterdam (NED)
2012	5000m	13:29.09	-	May 26, 2012	↑	Oordegem (BEL)
2012	10000m	28:18.50	-	May 30, 2012	↑	Wageningen (NED)
2012	10Kilometr	28:58	-	Apr 1, 2012	↑	Brunssum (NED)
2012	CrossCount	30:26	-	Dec 9, 2012	↓	19th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Szentendre - U23 Events
2012	10MilesRoa	47:46	-	Sep 23, 2012	↑	Amsterdam (NED)
2011	1500m	3:48.22	-	May 29, 2011	↑	Lokeren (BEL)
2011	3000m	7:58.80	-	Jul 2, 2011	↑	Oordegem (BEL)
2011	5000m	13:50.18	-	May 25, 2011	↑	Nijmegen (NED)
2011	4MilesRoad	18:29	-	Oct 9, 2011	↑	-
2011	10Kilometr	29:01	-	Apr 3, 2011	↑	Brunssum (NED)
2011	10MilesRoa	50:26	-	Sep 18, 2011	↑	Amsterdam (NED)
2010	1500m	3:48.51	-	Aug 8, 2010	↑	Bruxelles (BEL)
2010	3000m	8:09.70	-	Aug 10, 2010	↑	Vilvoorde (BEL)
2010	5000m	14:14.73	-	Jul 18, 2010	↑	Bruxelles (BEL)
2010	CrossCount	25:25	-	Dec 12, 2010	↓	17th SPAR European Cross Country Championships, Albufeira
2010	10Kilometr	29:58	-	Nov 28, 2010	↑	Tilburg (NED)
2009	1500m	3:53.93	-	Aug 8, 2009	↑	Ninove (BEL)
2009	3000m	8:24.00	-	Jul 4, 2009	↑	Oordegem (BEL)
2009	10Kilometr	32:02	-	Aug 22, 2009	↑	Göteborg (SWE)
2009	15Kilometr	45:39	-	Oct 11, 2009	↑	Hasselt (BEL)

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Bashir Abdi's Marathon personal best?

Bashir Abdi's Marathon personal best is 2:03:36, set on Oct 24, 2021 in Rotterdam (NED), #29 on the all-time list.

Which events does Bashir Abdi compete in?

Bashir Abdi competes in the Marathon and 20,000 Metres.

How did Bashir Abdi perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 2:04:19, set on Apr 12, 2026 in Rotterdam (NED). Last competition: NN Marathon Rotterdam on Apr 12, 2026, 2:04:19.

How many medals has Bashir Abdi won?

Bashir Abdi has won 2 Olympic Games medals and 1 World Championships medal.