Jama Awil Aden Explained

Jama Awil Aden (born 2 September 1948) is a former long-distance runner who competed for Somalia.

Aden was a member of Somalia's first ever Summer Olympic team when he competed at the 1972 Summer Olympics held in Munich.^[1] He entered the marathon but was one of the eleven runners who didn't finish the course.^[2] He competed in college running for Fairleigh Dickinson.^[3]

He later served as a coach for distance running.^{[4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ad/jama-awil-aden-1.html Sports Reference Profile
2. Web site: Olympic Games 1972. olympicgamesmarathon.com. 21 June 2015.
3. News: Aden, FDU steal show, in 'N.J. Intercollegiate'. Asbury Park Press. October 19, 1983. Newspapers.com.
4. News: Exclusive: Jama Aden, coach of world record holder Genzebe Dibaba, explains doping arrest. Running Magazine. July 13, 2016.
5. News: Former Mo Farah aide Jama Aden could face prison over doping offences. June 2, 2018. The Guardian.