Salwa Eid Naser

Sprinter and World Champion athlete

Salwa Eid Naser - Sprinter and World Champion athlete
Born

May 23rd, 1998
26 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Bahrain

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A track and field sprinter specializing in the 400 meters. Achieved global recognition by winning the gold medal at the 2019 World Athletics Championships in Doha. Competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, where personal best performances were showcased. Set a national record, establishing dominance in sprinting events within the region.

Won gold in the 400 meters at the 2019 World Athletics Championships

Achieved personal best of 48.14 seconds in the 400 meters

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