About Mukhlid Al-Otaibi
Born 1980. Mukhlid Al-Otaibi is a Saudi athletics competitor.
Running career Al-Otaibi finished second overall in the 5000 metres at the 1999 Asian Junior Athletics Championships. He ran at his first Olympic competition when he raced in the men's 5000 metres at the 2008 Summer Olympics. At the 2012 Summer Olympics, he ran both the 5000 metres and the 10,000 metres. At the 2016 Summer Olympics, he ran in the men's 5000 metres. Following an in-competition doping test at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Al-Otaibi tested positive for a banned substance and was suspended for four years, rendering him ineligible to compete until 19 October 2020.
Achievements
Personal bests 1500 metres - 3:38.12 min (2004) 3000 metres - 7:46.31 min (2004) 5000 metres - 12:58.58 min (2005) 10000 metres - 27.31.61 min (2012)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mukhlid Al-Otaibi?
Saudi Arabian long-distance runner
When was Mukhlid Al-Otaibi born?
Mukhlid Al-Otaibi was born on 30 April 1980 in Ta'if.
What is Mukhlid Al-Otaibi's occupation?
Mukhlid Al-Otaibi is an athletics competitor.
What nationality is Mukhlid Al-Otaibi?
Mukhlid Al-Otaibi is Saudi.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Mukhlid Al-Otaibi
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