Afa Ismail (born 1 November 1993 in

Malé Malé (, ; dv, މާލެ) is the capital and most populous city of the Maldives. With a population of 252,768 and an area of , it is also one of the most densely populated cities in the world. The city is geographically located at the southern ...

) is a Maldivian sprinter. She competed in the

100 metres The 100 metres, or 100-meter dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, the dash is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been conteste ...

competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics and 200 metres event for the Maldives at the 2016 Summer Olympics in

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. She was the flag bearer for the Maldives during the closing ceremony. She is the current national record holder in the 200 metres and the 4×100 metres relay.

Achievements

Personal bests

– 12.32 *

200 metres The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 metre racetrack, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques is needed to successfully run the race. A slightl ...

– 24.96 (Rio 2016) NR

National titles

*3 Times Renewed 200 Meters National Record - 2011, 15, 16 *3 Times National Athletics Tournament Overall Best Female Athlete - 2012, 13, 14 *4 Times National 200 Meters Champion - 2012, 13, 14, 16 *5 Times National Long Jump Champion - 2011, 12, 13, 14, 16 *3 Times National 100 Meters Champion - 2012, 13, 14

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* * 1993 births Living people Maldivian female sprinters Olympic athletes for the Maldives Athletes (track and field) at the 2012 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2010 Asian Games World Athletics Championships athletes for the Maldives Asian Games competitors for the Maldives Olympic female sprinters {{Maldives-athletics-bio-stub