Layla Al-Masri (born 26 June 1999) is a Palestinian - American athlete specializing in middle-distance and long-distance running. In 2024, she received an invitation from the International Olympic Committee to represent Palestine in the 800 meters event at the 2024 Summer Olympics.[1][2][3]
Career
editAl-Masri attended the University of Colorado Colorado Springs from 2017 to 2023, studying biomedical sciences and pursuing a career as a medical sonographer.[4] She joined the university's track and field club, the UCCS Mountain Lions and ran cross-country.[5][6]
In March 2023, she began running under the Palestinian flag, and in June 2023, she won the bronze medal in the 1500 meters at the 2023 Arab Athletics Championships in Marrakech. In July 2023, she finished 6th in the 1500 meters at the Asian Athletics Championships.[7] She competed at the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Paris 2024 : la Palestine se présente aux JO avec huit athlètes et Gaza à l'esprit". France 24 (in French). 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "Eight Palestinian Olympic athletes to compete in Paris under the shadow of Gaza war". France 24. 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "Palestine's Pride: Who Are The Eight Athletes Ready To Shine At The Paris Olympics And What Is Their Story?".
- ^ "Almasri balances college, cross-country and clubs in a city that is close to her heart".
- ^ "Layla Almasri - Women's Cross Country". UCCS Athletics. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ "LAYLA ALMASRI 10TH PLACE WOMEN'S 6K - NCAA D2 CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2022".
- ^ "Layla ALMASRI | Profile | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "FINAL | Senior Race | Results | Belgrade 24 | World Athletics Cross Country Championships". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
