Hasan Mahboob
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Gold | Doha 2006 | 10,000 m |
Hasan Mahboob Ali (born Silas Kirui on 31 December 1981 in Kipsabet) is a Bahraini long-distance runner. He switched nationality from his birth country Kenya ahead of the 2006 season.
In his early career he concentrated on road running. In his debut race at a running track at the 2006 Asian Games he won the 10,000 metres final. He won the bronze medal at the 2007 Asian Championships.
[edit] References
- Negash, Elshadai. "Kirui in new guise of Mahboob springs a surprise in Doha", IAAF.org, 10 December 2006. Retrieved on 2007-05-08.
- 2006 Asian Games profile