Ibrahim Okash
- Born
- Sep 18, 1964 (62 years old)
- Events
- 800 m · 1000 Metres
- Height
- 1.80 m
Ibrahim Okash Omar (born 18 September 1964) is a former athlete who competed internationally for Somalia. He competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1988 Summer Olympics. Okash was raised in Jowhar, about 25 miles from Mogadishu.
At the 1984 Games he competed in the 400 metres and finished 7th in his heat and did not advance any further. At the 1988 Summer Olympics, he advanced to the semifinals of the 800 metres. He finished eighth in the semifinals.
He competed for the University of Southern California in 1988 and 1989. In 1988, while at USC, Okash set a Pac-12 record of 1:33:92 in the 800 metres. As of 2021, Okash still held the Pac-12 record. He also ranks second in USC history with a time of 3:40:86 in the 1,500 meters. He was later affiliated with the Santa Monica Track Club.
As of Nov 6, 2026: 800 m 1:44.92 (#419 all-time), 1000 Metres 2:17.95, 1991 season best 1:46.79 (Jul 10, 1991, Lausanne (SUI)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo, Aug 25, 1991, DNS · 62 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 800m | 1:46.79 | – | Jul 10, 1991 | Lausanne (SUI) |
| 1991 | 1500m | 3:51.08 | – | Jul 17, 1991 | Roma (ITA) |
| 1990 | 800m | 1:46.88 | – | Jun 28, 1990 | Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA) |
| 1989 | 800m | 1:45.67 | – | Aug 13, 1989 | Hengelo (NED) |
| 1988 | 800m | 1:44.92 | – | Jun 19, 1988 | Kvarnsveden (SWE) |
| 1988 | 1000m | 2:17.95 | – | Jun 27, 1988 | Belfast (GBR) |
| 1987 | 800m | 1:46.61 | – | Aug 29, 1987 | IAAF World Championships |
| 1987 | 1000m | 2:21.97 | – | Jun 30, 1987 | Stockholm (SWE) |