About Safia Abukar Hussein
Born 1981. Safia Abukar Hussein is a Somali athletics competitor and sprinter.
Safia Abukar Hussein (born 1 January 1981) is a sprinter who competed internationally for Somalia. Hussein was the first Somali female to compete at the Olympics for her country when she competed in the 400 metres at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.
She was not always supported in Somalia, where female athletes are uncommon and older men would criticise her for not staying at home. Hussein's father disliked the idea, as he was concerned that it would prevent her from finding a husband. Nevertheless, he subsequently allowed her to compete in Sydney for the sake of Somalia. Ultimately, she finished her heat in sixth place and did not progress to the next round.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Safia Abukar Hussein's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Safia Abukar Hussein?
Somalian sprinter
When was Safia Abukar Hussein born?
Safia Abukar Hussein was born in 1981.
What is Safia Abukar Hussein's occupation?
Safia Abukar Hussein is an athletics competitor and sprinter.
What nationality is Safia Abukar Hussein?
Safia Abukar Hussein is Somali.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Safia Abukar Hussein
· DBpedia: Safia Abukar Hussein
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Safia Abukar Hussein. https://biography.guide/safia-abukar-hussein/
MLA: "Safia Abukar Hussein." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/safia-abukar-hussein/.
Chicago: "Safia Abukar Hussein." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/safia-abukar-hussein/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:33 UTC