Adnan Houri (Arabic: عدنان حوري; born 13 February 1955) is a Syrian athlete. He competed in the men's discus throw at the 1980 Summer Olympics, finished on 16th place (47.52) and did not qualify to final.^[1] Won Pan Arab Games title in shot put.^[2] Earned four medals at Arab Championships. Became first Syrian man to break 50 m in discus and 16 m in SP. His shot put record was unbroken for 22 years.^[3]

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Adnan Houri

Personal information
Native name	عدناحوري
Nationality	Syrian
Born	(1955-02-13) 13 February 1955 (age 69)
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	102 kg (225 lb)
Sport
Country	Syria
Sport	Athletics
Event(s)	Discus throw, Shot put
Medal record Men's athletics Representing  Syria Pan Arab Games 1976 Damascus Shot put 1976 Damascus Discus throw Arab Championships 1977 Damascus Discus throw 1979 Baghdad Discus throw 1977 Damascus Shot put 1983 Amman Discus throw

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• Shot put: 16.09 (Potsdam 1987)
• Discus throw: 50.60 (Potsdam 1983)