Mo Ahmed is likely one of the most interesting lengthy distance runners on the earth. In Doha, Qatar, in 2019, Mo Ahmed took the bronze medal within the 5,000 meters. His medal press convention was superb, as Mo Ahmed, a fairly quiet particular person in most conditions, simply was, effectively ebullent, hurling a couple of F bombs right here and there, and including levity to a enjoyable scenario.
In Tokyo in 2021, Mo Ahmed took the Olympic silver within the 5,000 meters. I used to be not there, as a result of COVID-19. Oh, how I want I had been there!
Catching up with Mo Ahmed on the NXR Southwest, I requested the good Canadian athlete and former UW Badger, what recommendation he would supply for the highschool cross nation runner. This video is all about that!
#nxrsouthwest #inthemixedzone, Mo Ahmed, Canada, Olympic silver medalist, World Champ bronze medalist, 5000 meters. Mo Ahmed is one essentially the most ferocious observe warriors over 5,000m-10,000m! We requested Mo for a tip for top schoolers on succeeding in cross nation. #NXRSouthwest,… pic.twitter.com/MsMX0gl4US
— RunBlogRun (@RunBlogRun) November 25, 2025
