About Omar Ahmed
Born 1970. Omar Ahmed is a Kenyan boxer.
Omar Ahmed Abdelkader (born 29 December 1979) is an amateur boxer from Kenya, who is also known as Omar Ahmed, Ahmed Abdelkader, or Ahmed Rajab Omari. He is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's heavyweight division (– 91 kg) at the 1995 All-Africa Games in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Ahmed represented his native country at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, United States, being the youngest member (16 years, 205 days) of the Kenyan Olympic Team. There he was defeated in the second round by David Defiagbon from Canada. Omar also won a gold medal in the Men's Heavyweight Division at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada.
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Who is Omar Ahmed?
Kenyan boxer (born 1979)
When was Omar Ahmed born?
Omar Ahmed was born on 29 December 1970.
What is Omar Ahmed's occupation?
Omar Ahmed is a boxer.
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Omar Ahmed is Kenyan.
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