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Libya At The 2009 World Championships In Athletics
Libya competed at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics from 15–23 August 2009 in Berlin. Two Libyan athletes were sent to the championships, but marathon runner El Zaidi did not start at his event. . Retrieved on 2009-08-16. Team selection ;Track and road eventsResults Men ;Track and road eventsReferences External links {{Nations at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berlin
Berlin ( , ) is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population. Its 3.7 million inhabitants make it the European Union's most populous city, according to population within city limits. One of Germany's sixteen constituent states, Berlin is surrounded by the State of Brandenburg and contiguous with Potsdam, Brandenburg's capital. Berlin's urban area, which has a population of around 4.5 million, is the second most populous urban area in Germany after the Ruhr. The Berlin-Brandenburg capital region has around 6.2 million inhabitants and is Germany's third-largest metropolitan region after the Rhine-Ruhr and Rhine-Main regions. Berlin straddles the banks of the Spree, which flows into the Havel (a tributary of the Elbe) in the western borough of Spandau. Among the city's main topographical features are the many lakes in the western and southeastern boroughs formed by the Spree, Havel and Dahme, the largest of which is Lake Müggelsee. Due to its l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libya At The 2007 World Championships In Athletics
Libya (; ar, ليبيا, Lībiyā), officially the State of Libya ( ar, دولة ليبيا, Dawlat Lībiyā), is a country in the Maghreb region in North Africa. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to the east, Sudan to the southeast, Chad to the south, Niger to the southwest, Algeria to the west, and Tunisia to the northwest. Libya is made of three historical regions: Tripolitania, Fezzan, and Cyrenaica. With an area of almost 700,000 square miles (1.8 million km2), it is the fourth-largest country in Africa and the Arab world, and the 16th-largest in the world. Libya has the 10th-largest proven oil reserves in the world. The largest city and capital, Tripoli, is located in western Libya and contains over three million of Libya's seven million people. Libya has been inhabited by Berbers since the late Bronze Age as descendants from Iberomaurusian and Capsian cultures. In ancient times, the Phoenicians established city-states and trading posts i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Libya At The 2011 World Championships In Athletics
Libya competed at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics from August 27 to September 4 in Daegu, South Korea as the host nation. One athlete, marathon runner Ali Mabrouk El Zaidi, appeared in the Official Start List to represent the country in the event. Results Men References External linksOfficial local organising committee website {{Nations at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics Nations at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics 2011
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Libya
Libya (; ar, ليبيا, Lībiyā), officially the State of Libya ( ar, دولة ليبيا, Dawlat Lībiyā), is a country in the Maghreb region in North Africa. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Egypt to Egypt–Libya border, the east, Sudan to Libya–Sudan border, the southeast, Chad to Chad–Libya border, the south, Niger to Libya–Niger border, the southwest, Algeria to Algeria–Libya border, the west, and Tunisia to Libya–Tunisia border, the northwest. Libya is made of three historical regions: Tripolitania, Fezzan, and Cyrenaica. With an area of almost 700,000 square miles (1.8 million km2), it is the fourth-largest country in Africa and the Arab world, and the List of countries and outlying territories by total area, 16th-largest in the world. Libya has the List of countries by proven oil reserves, 10th-largest proven oil reserves in the world. The largest city and capital, Tripoli, Libya, Tripoli, is located in western Libya and contains over ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 World Championships In Athletics
The 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics () were held in Berlin, Germany from 15–23 August 2009. The majority of events took place in the Olympiastadion, while the marathon and racewalking events started and finished at the Brandenburg Gate. Organization Bidding process Berlin was announced the winning bidder by the IAAF on 6 December 2004 beating out bids from Split (Croatia), Valencia (Spain), Brisbane (Australia), Brussels (Belgium), Delhi (India), Casablanca (Morocco) and Daegu (South Korea). The city of Berlin and the Deutscher Leichtathletik-Verband (German Athletics Association) are responsible for the organisation of the event. The Berlin Organising Committee 2009 GmbH, a corporation established by the DLV in 2005, will supervise the operative organisation of the competition. Costs Building upon Germany's history of successful athletics events, including the 1974 and 2006 FIFA World Cups the 1993 World Championships in Athletics, the 1936 and 1972 Summ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
400 Metres
The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics (sport), athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1964 for women. On a standard outdoor running track, it is one lap around the track. Runners start in staggered positions and race in separate lanes for the entire course. In many countries, athletes previously competed in the 440-yard dash (402.336 m)—which is a quarter of a mile and was referred to as the 'quarter-mile'—instead of the 400 m (437.445 yards), though this distance is now obsolete. Like other sprint disciplines, the 400 m involves the use of starting blocks. The runners take up position in the blocks on the 'ready' command, adopt a more efficient starting posture which Isometric exercise#Isometric presses as preparation for explosive power movements, isometrically preloads their muscles on the 'set' command, and stride forwards from the block ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohamed Khouaja
Mohamed Ashour Khouaja (born 1 November 1987) is a Libyan sprinter, specialising in the 400 metres. He finished seventh in his semi-final heat of the men's 400 metres at the 2009 World Championships, his first World Championship. He won the gold medal in the 2009 Mediterranean Games 400 metres final, and is the current Libyan national record holder over 400 metres; he set the record when he won gold in the 2010 African Championships in Nairobi. International competitions 1Representing Africa 2Did not start in the semifinals Personal bests *200 metres - 20.91 sec (2009) - national record. *400 metres The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics (sport), athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1964 for women. On a standard outdoor runn ... - 44.98 sec (2010) - national record. External links * 1987 births Living people Libyan male sprinters World Athlet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marathon
The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair divisions. More than 800 marathons are held throughout the world each year, with the vast majority of competitors being recreational athletes, as larger marathons can have tens of thousands of participants. The marathon was one of the original modern Olympic events in 1896. The distance did not become standardized until 1921. The distance is also included in the World Athletics Championships, which began in 1983. It is the only running road race included in both championship competitions (walking races on the roads are also contested in both). History Origin The name ''Marathon'' comes from the legend of Philippides (or Pheidippides), the Greek messenger. The legend states that, while he was taking part in the Battle of Marathon, whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Mabrouk El Zaidi
Ali Mabrouk El Zaidi (born 13 January 1978) is a Libyan long-distance runner. He competed at four editions of the Olympic Games. He finished eighteenth in the marathon at the 2007 World Championships. Achievements Personal bests *1500 metres - 3:47.18 min (2000) - national record. *3000 metres - 8:07.16 min (1999) - national record. *5000 metres - 13:34.99 min (2000) - national record. *10,000 metres - 28:48.53 min (1999) - national record. *Half marathon - 1:02:32 hrs (2007) - national record. *Marathon The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair div ... - 2:13:33 hrs (2008) - national record. References External links * 1978 births Living people Libyan male long-distance runners Libyan male marathon runners Libyan male middle-distance runners Athletes (track and f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 World Championships In Athletics – Men's 400 Metres
The men's 400 metres at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Olympic Stadium on 18, 19 and 21 August. The United States had a strong tradition in the event, with an American topping the Olympic 400 m podium every time since the 1988 Olympics. Similar to the 2007 World Championships, Jeremy Wariner and LaShawn Merritt were the clear favourites. However, on this occasion recent form favoured the Olympic champion Merritt instead of the reigning world champion Wariner. Both Americans were undefeated that season but Merritt held the world-leading time of 44.50 seconds. A gold or silver medallist outside of these two competitors seemed unlikely; Bahamian Chris Brown, Irishman David Gillick, Frenchman Leslie Djhone and the other two runners from the United States ( Gil Roberts and Lionel Larry) were seen to be capable of a bronze at best. On the first day, Ramon Miller surprised as the fastest qualifier in the heats, scoring a new personal best of 45&n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 World Championships In Athletics – Men's Marathon
The marathon race, Men's Marathon at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics took place on August 22, 2009 in the streets of Berlin, Germany. Medalists Abbreviations *''All times shown are in hours:minutes:seconds'' Records Qualification standard Schedule Intermediates Results See also * 2009 World Marathon Cup References Marathon results 2009-09-08). IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-08-16. {{DEFAULTSORT:2009 World Championships In Athletics - Men's Marathon Events at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics, Men's Marathon Marathons at the World Athletics Championships 2009 marathons, World Championships Men's marathons Marathons in Germany ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nations At The 2009 World Championships In Athletics
A nation is a community of people formed on the basis of a combination of shared features such as language, history, ethnicity, culture and/or society. A nation is thus the collective identity of a group of people understood as defined by those features. Some nations are equated with ethnic groups (see ethnic nationalism) and some are equated with affiliation to a social and political constitution (see civic nationalism and multiculturalism). A nation is generally more overtly political than an ethnic group. A nation has also been defined as a cultural-political community that has become conscious of its autonomy, unity and particular interests. The consensus among scholars is that nations are socially constructed and historically contingent. Throughout history, people have had an attachment to their kin group and traditions, territorial authorities and their homeland, but nationalism – the belief that state and nation should align as a nation state – did not become a pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
