 Abukhousa at the 2016 Olympics | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Palestinian |
| Born | 30 December 1992 Gaza, Palestine |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) [1] |
| Weight | 67 kg (148 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Event(s) | 100 m, 200 m |
Mohammed Abukhousa (born 30 December 1992) is a Palestinian sprinter. [2] He competed at the 2013 and 2015 World Championships and at the 2016 Summer Olympics without advancing from the first round.
Outdoor
Indoor
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Palestine | |||||
| 2013 | World Championships | Moscow, Russia | 14th (p) | 100 m | 10.87 |
| 2014 | Asian Games | Incheon, South Korea | 20th (h) | 100 m | 10.80 |
| 2015 | World Championships | Beijing, China | 47th (h) | 200 m | 21.36 |
| 2016 | Asian Indoor Championships | Doha, Qatar | 7th | 60 m | 6.89 |
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Rio de Janeiro | 69th (h) | 100 m | 11.89 |
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