Mohamed_Naguib_Hamed
Mohamed Naguib Hamed
Egyptian discus thrower
Mohamed Naguib Hamed (Arabic: محمد نجيب حامد; born September 13, 1962) is an Egyptian athlete and among the very few of his compatriot athletes to win gold medals at African athletic events. He competed in the men's discus throw at the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1988 Summer Olympics.[1]
Along with his colleagues Nagui Asaad, Hassan Ahmed Hamad, and Hisham Greiss, he formed a strong Egyptian team in throwing events—in fact, a team considered to be the strongest one Egypt has ever had, according to many Egyptian sports experts.
- Twice African champion in Discus Throw: 1982, 1984.[2]
- Silver medallist of the African championship in Discus Throw, 1979.[2]
- Silver medallist in Discus Throw of the 1983 Mediterranean Games.[3]
- Twice Silver medallist in Discus Throw of the All Africa Games: in Nairobi, 1987; Cairo, 1991.[4]
- Four times Gold medallist in Discus Throw of East and Central African Championships: 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985.[5]
With 64.44 metres, he is a former Egyptian recordholder.[6]
