Ibadulla Adam (born 14 January 2002) is a sprinter from the Maldives.[1]

Early life

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He began competing in athletics in 2015, whilst studying at Gdh. Atoll Education Centre. The year, he won Best Athlete at the Interschool Athletics Championship. He ran youth and junior national records in the 100 metres. At the South Asian Junior Athletics Championship 2018 he won a bronze medal in the 4×100 relay. He also took part in the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires.[2]

Career

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He was selected to represent the Maldives at the 2019 Asian Athletics Championships in Doha.[3] He was part of the Men's 4 × 400 metres relay team which placed fifth overall.[4]

He was awarded a universality place at the 2024 Paris Olympics.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Ibadulla Adam". World Athletics. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  2. ^ "National Athlete Ibadulla Adam on What it Takes to Break Limits". Select.mv. November 6, 2021. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  3. ^ Ali, Humaam. "Maldivian national team picked for Asian Athletics Championship". raajje.mv. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Asian Athletics Champiosnhips". 3 July 2024. 21 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Ibadulla from Athletics to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics". Olympic.mv. Retrieved 3 July 2024.