About Adnan Houri
Born 1955. Adnan Houri is a Syrian athletics competitor.
Adnan Houri (; born 13 February 1955) is a Syrian athlete. He competed in the men's discus throw at the 1980 Summer Olympics, finished on 16th place (47.52) and did not qualify to final. Won Pan Arab Games title in shot put. Earned four medals at Arab Championships. Became first Syrian man to break 50 m in discus and 16 m in SP. His shot put record was unbroken for 22 years.
Personal bests Outdoor Shot put: 16.09 (Potsdam 1987) Discus throw: 50.60 (Potsdam 1983)
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Adnan Houri was born on 13 February 1955.
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