International competitions
1Did not finish in the semifinal
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Ali Anwar Ali Al-Balushi |
| Born | 9 February 2002 Oman |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 100 metres, 200 metres |
Ali Anwar Ali Al-Balushi (born 9 February 2002) is an Omani sprinter. [1] He won the gold medal at the 2024 Asian Indoor Championships in Tehran.
1Did not finish in the semifinal
Outdoor
Indoor
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