Abdi Nageeye Stories

Somali-born athletes making a mark in Europe
Somali-born athletes making a mark in Europe
Rama Mohammed  |  May 18, 2024

A number of athletes with Somali roots have overcome personal challenges and are now thriving in Europe

Somali-born Abdi Nageeye wins Rotterdam marathon
Somali-born Abdi Nageeye wins Rotterdam marathon
AFP  |  Apr 14, 2024

The Somalia-born Nageeye clocked 2hr 04.45min, finishing five seconds ahead of Ethiopian Amedework Walelegn.

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