ZA
Zouhaïr Awad

Zouhaïr Awad

BRNBRNMen
Birth dateApr 7, 1989
Height-
Weight-

Zouhaïr Awad is a Bahrain middle-distance runner, born on April 7, 1989. He competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.

His personal bests include 3:38.17 in the 1500m, 7:39.91 in the 3000m, 13:14.16 in the 5000m, 29:19.64 in the 10000m and 3:21.51 in the 4x400m. He has earned 2 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Bahrain.

Key facts
3000 m
7:39.91
5000 m
13:14.16
#571 all-time
2026 season best
3:52.36
May 8, 2026 · King Fahd Sports City Stadium, Taif (KSA)
2026 season best
Last competition
GCC Games
May 17, 2026 · 4:05.30
GCC Games
Age
37 years old

As of Sep 26, 2026: 3000 m 7:39.91, 5000 m 13:14.16 (#571 all-time), 2026 season best 3:52.36 (May 8, 2026, King Fahd Sports City Stadium, Taif (KSA)) · Last competition: GCC Games, May 17, 2026, 4:05.30 · 37 years old

PB

Personal bests

3:38.17
3000m
7:39.91
13:14.16
#571 all-time
29:19.64
4x400m
3:21.51
10Kilometr
29:58

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
1500m
3:52.36-May 8, 2026
↓
The Saudi Arabian Championships for Men
2026
5000m
14:40.3h-Apr 3, 2026
↓
7th National Qualifier Meet for Men Senior and 3rd Women U18 & Senior
2025
1500m
3:59.19-Nov 17, 2025
↓
6th Islamic Solidarity Games
2023
4x400m
3:21.51-Jul 7, 2023-Arab Games Algiers 2023, Complexe Olympique Mohamed Boudiaf, Algiers
2023
1500m
3:38.17-Jul 5, 2023
↓
Arab Games Algiers 2023, Complexe Olympique Mohamed Boudiaf, Algiers
2022
1500m
3:43.49-Feb 27, 2022
↓
Bahrain Championships
2022
3000m
7:49.86-Feb 28, 2022
↑
Bahrain Championships
2022
CrossCount
31:28-Feb 22, 2022-Arab Cross Country Championships, Al Sukhair - XC 10.0km
2021
5000m
13:30.25-Jun 20, 2021
↓
Arab Championships, Stadion Radés, Radés
2019
10Kilometr
29:58-May 27, 2019-International Team Challenge
2017
3000m
7:39.91-Jul 16, 2017
↑
Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Diamond Discipline
2017
5000m
13:15.53-Jun 1, 2017
↓
Montreuil-sous-Bois (FRA)
2016
3000m
7:45.80-Apr 30, 2016
↑
Fes (MAR)
2016
5000m
13:14.16-Jun 30, 2016
↓
Barcelona (ESP)
2015
5000m
13:26.19-Oct 8, 2015
↓
Mungyeong (KOR)
2015
10000m
29:19.64-Apr 9, 2015-Qatif (KSA)
2013
1500m
3:40.08-Jul 7, 2013
↓
Casablanca (MAR)
2013
3000m
8:05.19-May 11, 2013
↑
Fes (MAR)
2010
1500m
3:51.50-Jun 20, 2010
↓
Meknés (MAR)
2009
1500m
3:51.56-May 2, 2009
↓
Rabat (MAR)

2026

4 performances

2025

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:59.19-Nov 206th Islamic Solidarity Games
1500m
DNF-Nov 206th Islamic Solidarity Games
1500m
3:59.19-Nov 176th Islamic Solidarity Games

2023

7 performances

2022

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:57.08-Aug 125th Islamic Solidarity Games, Athletics Stadium, Konya
1500m
3:48.82-Aug 115th Islamic Solidarity Games, Athletics Stadium, Konya
3000m
7:49.86-Feb 28Bahrain Championships
1500m
3:43.49-Feb 27Bahrain Championships
CrossCount
31:28-Feb 22Arab Cross Country Championships, Al Sukhair - XC 10.0km

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:30.25-Jun 20Arab Championships, Stadion Radés, Radés
5000m
13:30.25-Jun 17Arab Championships, Stadion Radés, Radés

2019

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10Kilometr
29:58-May 27International Team Challenge

2017

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:29.28-Aug 9IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
5000m
13:29.28-Aug 5IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Olympic Stadium, London
3000m
7:39.91-Jul 16Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Diamond Discipline
3000m
7:45.80-Jun 13Turku Paavo Nurmi Games, Paavo Nurmen Stadion, Turku
5000m
13:15.53-Jun 1Montreuil-sous-Bois Meeting International, Montreuil-sous-Bois

2016

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
DNF-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
5000m
13:14.16-Jun 30Barcelona Regional Championships, Barcelona
3000m
7:48.18-May 22Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat - Promotional Events
3000m
7:47.80-May 15Montgeron Meeting Elite, Montgeron
3000m
7:45.80-Apr 30Fes Meeting Elite, Fes

2015

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m
13:26.19-Oct 8Mungyeong CISM World Games, Mungyeong
5000m
14:19.79-Oct 6Mungyeong CISM World Games, Mungyeong
5000m
14:42.70-Apr 11Qatif GCC Championships, Qatif
10000m
29:19.64-Apr 9Qatif GCC Championships, Qatif

2013

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:40.08-Jul 7Moroccan Championships, Casablanca
1500m
3:40.52-Jun 1Rabat Meeting Elite, Rabat
3000m
8:05.19-May 11Fes Meeting Federal, Fes

2010

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:51.50-Jun 20Meknés Moroccan Junior Championships, Meknés
1500m
3:53.29-May 22Marrakesh, Marrakech - U20 Events
1500m
3:51.82-May 8Rabat

2009

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:51.56-May 2Rabat

Honours

5

19th Asian Games

1500 Metres

2023
🥇

Bahrain Championships

3000 Metres

2022
🥇

Bahrain Championships

1500 Metres

2022
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Zouhaïr Awad's 3000 m personal best?

Zouhaïr Awad's 3000 m personal best is 7:39.91, set on Jul 16, 2017 in Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat (MAR).

Which events does Zouhaïr Awad compete in?

Zouhaïr Awad competes in the 3000 m and 5000 m.

How did Zouhaïr Awad perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 3:52.36, set on May 8, 2026 in King Fahd Sports City Stadium, Taif (KSA). Last competition: GCC Games on May 17, 2026, 4:05.30.