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#11	Zakriya Omar April 27, 2008 at 4:48pm great runner reply
#10	Zakriya Omar April 27, 2008 at 4:47pm great runner reply
#9	Aaron Dilts October 24, 2007 at 3:06pm A true American indeed. This guy more ideally represents the country than many people that WERE born here. Go Abdi! reply
#8	Aaron Dilts October 24, 2007 at 3:06pm A true American indeed. This guy more ideally represents the country than many people that WERE born here. Go Abdi! reply
#7	Aaron Dilts October 24, 2007 at 3:06pm A true American indeed. This guy more ideally represents the country than many people that WERE born here. Go Abdi! reply
#6	Michael_x October 17, 2007 at 2:23pm I am proud of you Abdi, it means a lot for you to spread your abundance of appreciation for American liberties. I hope you make the team! Good luck. reply
#5	Fireworks October 15, 2007 at 1:55am ABDIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!! reply
#4	Anonymous Coward October 12, 2007 at 3:01pm good job Abdi. reply
#3	Nick Snyder October 12, 2007 at 1:05pm Abdi is awesome. Good luck. reply
#2	Stephanie Lowe October 12, 2007 at 7:43am I'm proud to have Abdi represent the U.S. I hope he makes the Olympic team. reply
#1	Kevin Fuller October 12, 2007 at 7:16am Thanks for the great video. reply

Abdi Abdirahman

Abdi, Mayor of Tucson

October 12, 2007

The Mayor of Tucson, The Black Cactus, or just plain Abdi - any one will do. Abdi Abdirahman has the personality. He has the desire. He has the talent. But most importantly, he wants the marathon. While some of the Trials athletes can't seem to decide if they're better suited for the track or the marathon, Abdi's "passion and heart are in the marathon." On November 3rd his focus will be laser like - for 26.2 miles.

About Abdi Abdirahman

Organization:	Nike
College:	University Of Arizona
High School:	Tucson Magnet High School
Bio:	Abdi Abdiraham Bio Abdi Abdirahman, Somalian-born and raised distance runner, stormed the States, packing 130 pounds of sheer determination and drive. The three-time USA 10,000m champion (2001, 2005,… + See More + Abdi Abdiraham Bio Abdi Abdirahman, Somalian-born and raised distance runner, stormed the States, packing 130 pounds of sheer determination and drive. The three-time USA 10,000m champion (2001, 2005,… + See More - See Less - Abdi Abdiraham Bio Abdi Abdirahman, Somalian-born and raised distance runner, stormed the States, packing 130 pounds of sheer determination and drive. The three-time USA 10,000m champion (2001, 2005, 2007), two-time USA 10,000m runner-up (2002, 2004) and 2005 USA 10-mile champion has plenty to be proud of and plenty more to strive for. The Nike repping distance runner attended Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona in 1996 where he ran full steam ahead to claim the title of Arizona State Junior College champion – twice. Abdirahman then won his first two collegiate races at the University of Arizona, the Jammin’ Invitational (24:28) and the Aztec Invitational (25:28). With his stellar record, he swept Pac-10’s Cross Country Athlete of the Year award in 1998. In 2006, Abdirahman crossed the Chicago Marathon fourth with a personal best time, 2:08.56. Abdirahman placed 14th at the New York City Marathon in 2004 and was Olympic Trial runner-up in the 10,000m, qualifying him to compete as an Olympic athlete in the 2004 games, where he placed 15th in the world at 28:26.26.

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Coverages Abdi Abdirahman is part of (17):

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2007 NYC Marathon Trials

Black Cactus Logo Contest

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Abdi on NYC Marathon	Black Cactus at NXN	Abdi on NXN
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Black Cactus UNCUT	Abdi on Kip	Black Cactus Entourage!
Black Cactus with Shirt	Black Cactus	Mens 10k Press Conference
Abdi Black Cactus	Born to Run Trailer	Can the BC Work 4 Flotrack?
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