Abdihamid Nur is a professional long-distance runner, who was born on October 14, 1997. Representing the United States, he has achieved notable successes, including being a two-time NCAA Indoor Champion in both the 3000m and 5000m events. Nur's impressive career also includes a second-place finish in the 5000m at the 2024 US Olympic Trials and a third-place finish at the 2022 USATF Championships in the same event.
His personal bests highlight his elite status: a 1500m time of 3:35.63, a mile time of 3:55.94, a 3000m best of 7:40.66, a 5000m mark of 13:03.17, and a 10,000m best of 27:17.28. Throughout his career, Nur has consistently ranked among the world's best, with a peak position of 16th in the 5000m rankings.
Abdihamid Nur’s Nationality
Abdihamid Nur is an American citizen of Somalian ethnicity. Nur and his family relocated to the United States from Somalia and therefore, he represents the U.S. in international running competitions. His family includes his mother and several siblings. He is the second-youngest among his siblings, which includes three older brothers, three older sisters, and one younger sister. His mother worked odd jobs as a janitor and babysitter to financially support them.
Abdihamid Nur’s Hometown
Abdihamid Nur’s hometown is Phoenix, Arizona. His family moved there after spending some time in Apple Valley, Minnesota. He attended North High School in Phoenix, Arizona, where he developed his early running skills. After high school, he continued his athletic career at Northern Arizona University (NAU).
Abdihamid Nur Birthplace
Abdihamid Nur was born in Mogadishu, Somalia. His family left Somalia during its political instability and settled in various places, eventually settling in Phoenix, Arizona. In 2021, he was a member of the NAU's National Championship team and earned All-American honors with a seventh-place finish at the NCAA National Championships. His impressive college results include a sixth-place finish at the Mountain Regional meet and multiple top finishes in other important races. Nur majored in Strategic Communication during his time at NAU.
FAQs
Abdihamid Nur turned professional in 2022.
Abdihamid Nur’s primary sport is athletics, specifically long-distance running.
Abdihamid Nur competes in the 5000-meter and 10,000-meter events.
Abdihamid Nur is coached by Michael Smith.
Abdihamid Nur is sponsored by Nike.
Abdihamid Nur's personal best in the 3000 meters is 7:58.65, set in Albuquerque in 2022.
