Adnan Houri

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]

Adnan Houri
Personal information
Native nameعدناحوري
NationalitySyrian
Born (1955-02-13) 13 February 1955
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight102 kg (225 lb)
Sport
Country Syria
SportAthletics
Event(s)Discus throw, Shot put
Medal record
Men's athletics
Representing  Syria
Pan Arab Games
Gold medal – first place1976 DamascusShot put
Silver medal – second place1976 DamascusDiscus throw
Arab Championships
Silver medal – second place1977 DamascusDiscus throw
Silver medal – second place1979 BaghdadDiscus throw
Bronze medal – third place1977 DamascusShot put
Bronze medal – third place1983 AmmanDiscus throw

Personal bests
Outdoor

Competition record
YearCompetitionVenuePositionEventNotes
Representing  Syria
1976 Pan Arab Games Damascus, Syria 1st Shot put 15.35 m CR
2nd Discus throw 46.68 m
1977 Arab Championships Damascus, Syria 2nd Discus throw 45.22 m
3rd Shot put 15.15 m
1979 Arab Championships Baghdad, Iraq 2nd Discus throw 49.08 m
1980 Olympic Games Moscow, USSR 16th (q) Discus throw 47.52 m
1983 World Championships Helsinki, Finland 26th (q) Discus throw 48.34 m
Arab Championships Amman, Jordan 3rd Discus throw 48.40 m

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Adnan Houri Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
  2. "Adnan Houri". Athletics podium. Retrieved 31 December 2022.
  3. "Adnan Houri". Olympedia. Retrieved 6 January 2023.


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