| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Saudi Arabian |
| Born | 1 July 1946 Saudi Arabia |
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Sport | Javelin throw |
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Qahtan and Qahtani (Kahtani) or with the definite article al- as Al-Qahtani (Al-Kahtani) meaning coming from Qahtan may refer to:
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