That was a surprise to see those two Arab Gulf athletes at the front in Oslo with very good times.
Saudi has produced a few world class distance runners in the past including a steeple guy and recently a sub. '13' 5000 guy, but Kuwait world class athletes are unusual on the scene.
1 Al-Azemi Mohammad K KUW 1:44.56 20
2 Al Salhi Mohammed KSA 1:44.89 16
3 Chepkirwok Abraham UGA 1:44.95 14
4 Rimmer Michael GBR 1:45.54 12
5 Yego Alfred Kirwa KEN 1:45.91 10
6 Olmedo Manuel ESP 1:46.06 8
7 Madi Nabil ALG 1:46.57 6
8 Claesson Mattias SWE 1:48.81 4
9 Daehlin Ådne Svahn NOR 1:48.96
10 Flo Stian NOR 1:51.58
Martiak Antoine FRA DNF
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