Amr Seoud
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Amr Ibrahim Mostafa Seoud (born 10 June 1986) is an Egypt
Egypt
Egypt , officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, Arabic: , is a country mainly in North Africa, with the Sinai Peninsula forming a land bridge in Southwest Asia. Egypt is thus a transcontinental country, and a major power in Africa, the Mediterranean Basin, the Middle East and the Muslim world...

ian sprinter who specializes in the 200 metres
200 metres
A 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...

. His personal best times are 10.13 and 20.36 seconds in the 100 and 200 metres.

He finished sixth in the 100 metres
100 metres
The 100 metres, or 100-metre dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, it is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been contested at the Summer Olympics since 1896...

 at the 2006 African Championships
2006 African Championships in Athletics
The 15th African Championships in Athletics were held in Mauritius between August 9 and August 13, 2006. The event was staged at Stade Germain Comarmond in Bambous, Black River district...

. In the 200 metres he won the 2007 Summer Universiade
Athletics at the 2007 Summer Universiade
The athletics competition at the 2007 Summer Universiade was held in the Main Stadium at Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand, between 9 August and 14 August 2007.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medals table:-Results:******...

, and competed at the 2007 World Championships
2007 World Championships in Athletics
The 11th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations , were held at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan from 24 August to 2 September 2007...

 without reaching the final round. He also competed in 60 metres
60 metres
60 metres is a sprint event in track and field athletics. It is a championship event for indoor championships, normally dominated by the best outdoor 100 metres runners. At outdoor venues it is a rare distance, at least for senior athletes...

 at the World Indoor Championships in 2003
2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships
The 9th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics were held in the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, UK from 14 March to 16 March 2003. It was the first time the Championships had been held in the UK...

 and 2008
2008 IAAF World Indoor Championships - Men's 60 metres
-Medalists:-Heats:-Semifinals:-Final:...

.

Seoud represented Egypt at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Egypt at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Egypt competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics held in Beijing, People's Republic of China from August 8 to August 24, 2008.-Medalists:- Archery:...

 in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...

. He competed at the 200 metres
200 metres
A 200 metres race is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 m track, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques are needed to successfully run the race. A slightly shorter race, called the stadion and run on a straight track, was the first...

 and placed fifth in his first round heat in a time of 20.75 seconds. His time was among the ten best losing times, which earned him a spot in the second round. He improved his time in the second round to 20.55 seconds, placing sixth. This time it was not enough to advance to the semi finals.

Achievements

2003 World Indoor Championships
2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships
The 9th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics were held in the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, UK from 14 March to 16 March 2003. It was the first time the Championships had been held in the UK...

Birmingham, United Kingdom 44th (h) 60 m 6.93
2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Men's 60 metres
The Men's 60 metres event at the 2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships was held on March 14.-Medalists:-Heats:First 3 of each heat and next 3 fastest qualified for the semifinals.-Semifinals:...

2005 Jeux de la Francophonie
Athletics at the 2005 Jeux de la Francophonie
At the 2005 Jeux de la Francophonie, the athletics events were held at the Stade Général Seyni Kountché in Niamey, Niger, from 11–16 December 2005. A total of 43 events were contested, of which 23 by male and 20 by female athletes. France sent the largest squad and topped the medal table with 19...

Niamey, Niger 3rd 100 m 10.55
2007 All-Africa Games
Athletics at the 2007 All-Africa Games
The athletics competition at the 2007 All-Africa Games was held on the Stade 5 Juillet 1962 in Algiers, Algeria between 18 July and 22 July 2007. Nigeria was the most successful nation of the competition having won nine golds and 24 medals in total. South Africa was a close second with seven golds...

Algiers, Algeria 13th (sf) 100 m 10.52
Athletics at the 2007 All-Africa Games – Men's 100 metres
The men's 100 metres at the 2007 All-Africa Games were held on July 18–19.-Medalists:-Heats:Qualification: First 3 of each heat and the next 6 fastest qualified for the semifinals....

4th 200 m 21.07
Athletics at the 2007 All-Africa Games – Men's 200 metres
The men's 200 metres at the 2007 All-Africa Games were held on July 21–22.-Medalists:-Heats:Qualification: First 2 of each heat and the next 8 fastest qualified for the semifinals....

Universiade
Athletics at the 2007 Summer Universiade
The athletics competition at the 2007 Summer Universiade was held in the Main Stadium at Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand, between 9 August and 14 August 2007.-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medals table:-Results:******...

Bangkok, Thailand 1st 200 m 20.74
World Championships
2007 World Championships in Athletics
The 11th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations , were held at Nagai Stadium in Osaka, Japan from 24 August to 2 September 2007...

Osaka, Japan 20th (qf) 200 m 20.72
Pan Arab Games
Athletics at the 2007 Pan Arab Games
At the 2007 Pan Arab Games, the athletics events were held at the Military Academy Stadium in Cairo, Egypt from 21 to 24 November 2007. A total of 46 events were contested, of which 23 by male and 23 by female athletes. Morocco was the most successful nation in the competition, taking ten gold...

Cairo, Egypt 1st 100 m 10.38
Athletics at the 2007 Pan Arab Games – Results
These are the official results of the athletics competition at the 2007 Pan Arab Games which took place on 21–24 November, 2007 in Cairo, Egypt.-100 meters:Heats – 21 NovemberFinal – 22 NovemberWind: +0.7 m/s-200 meters:...

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1st 200 m 20.69
Athletics at the 2007 Pan Arab Games – Results
These are the official results of the athletics competition at the 2007 Pan Arab Games which took place on 21–24 November, 2007 in Cairo, Egypt.-100 meters:Heats – 21 NovemberFinal – 22 NovemberWind: +0.7 m/s-200 meters:...

4th 4x100m relay 40.17
Athletics at the 2007 Pan Arab Games – Results
These are the official results of the athletics competition at the 2007 Pan Arab Games which took place on 21–24 November, 2007 in Cairo, Egypt.-100 meters:Heats – 21 NovemberFinal – 22 NovemberWind: +0.7 m/s-200 meters:...

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2008 World Indoor Championships
2008 IAAF World Indoor Championships
The 2008 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics were held at the Luis Puig Palace in Valencia, Spain, March 7-9, 2008.-Bid:Valencia was announced the winning bidder by the IAAF on November 13, 2005 at an IAAF Council meeting in Moscow, Russia.-Men:...

Valencia, Spain 14th (sf) 60 m 6.69 (NR)
Olympic Games
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics were held during the last 10 days of the games, from August 15 to August 24, 2008, at the Beijing National Stadium. The Olympic sport of athletics is split into four distinct sets of events: track and field events, road running events, and racewalking...

Beijing, China 15th (qf) 100 m 20.45
2009 Mediterranean Games
Athletics at the 2009 Mediterranean Games
At the 2009 Mediterranean Games, the athletics events were held in Pescara, Italy from 30 June to 3 July.-Medal summary:-Men:-Women:-Disability athletics:-Games records:-Medal table:Key:-Participating nations:...

Pescara, Italy 7th 100 m 10.45
Athletics at the 2009 Mediterranean Games – Results
These are the official results of the athletics competition at the 2009 Mediterranean Games taking place on June 30 – July 3, 2009 in Pescara, Italy.-100 meters:Heats – July 1Wind:Heat 1: +2.2 m/s, Heat 2: +2.4 m/sFinal – July 1Wind:+1.0 m/s...

1st 200 m 20.78
Athletics at the 2009 Mediterranean Games – Results
These are the official results of the athletics competition at the 2009 Mediterranean Games taking place on June 30 – July 3, 2009 in Pescara, Italy.-100 meters:Heats – July 1Wind:Heat 1: +2.2 m/s, Heat 2: +2.4 m/sFinal – July 1Wind:+1.0 m/s...

Universiade
Athletics at the 2009 Summer Universiade
The athletics competition at the 2009 Summer Universiade was held at the Stadion Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade, Serbia from July 7 to July 12, 2009.-Men's events:In Long Jump, Kim Deok-Hyeon's record is not unofficial....

Belgrade, Serbia 2nd 100 m 10.31
2nd 200 m 20.52
World Championships
2009 World Championships in Athletics
The 12th IAAF World Championships in Athletics were held in Berlin, Germany from 15–23 August 2009. The majority of events took place in the Olympiastadion, while the marathon and racewalking events started and finished at the Brandenburg Gate....

Berlin, Germany 51st (h) 200 m 21.44
2009 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 200 metres
The men's 200 metres at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Olympic Stadium on August 18 and August 20.The race favourites were Tyson Gay and Usain Bolt. Gay entered the competition as the reigning world champion, championship record holder, and 200 m world leader with...

2010 African Championships
2010 African Championships in Athletics
The 2010 African Championships in Athletics was held in Nairobi, Kenya from 28 July to 1 August 2010.-Background:The African Championships in Athletics were held in Kenya for the first time...

Nairobi, Kenya 4th 100 m 10.18
2010 African Championships in Athletics – Men's 100 metres
The men's 100 metres at the 2010 African Championships in Athletics were held on July 28–29.-Medalists:-Heats:Qualification: First 3 of each heat and the next 3 fastest qualified for the semifinals.-Semifinals:...

1st 200 m 20.36
2010 African Championships in Athletics – Men's 200 metres
The men's 200 metres at the 2010 African Championships in Athletics were held on July 31–August 1.-Medalists:-Heats:Qualification: First 2 of each heat and the next 8 fastest qualified for the semifinals.-Semifinals:...

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2011 World Championships
2011 World Championships in Athletics
The 13th IAAF World Championships in Athletics was an international athletics competition that was held in Daegu, South Korea. It started on 27 August 2011 and finished on 4 September 2011....

Daegu, South Korea 18th (sf) 200 m 21.15
2011 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 200 metres
The men's 200 metres at the 2011 World Championships in Athletics was held at the Olympic Stadium on September 2 and September 3. Usain Bolt, the world record holder and defending champion was the favourite going into the race with a world leading time of 19.86 seconds...

All-Africa Games
Athletics at the 2011 All-Africa Games
The athletics competition at the 2011 All-Africa Games was held from 11–15 September 2011 at the Estádio do Zimpeto in Maputo, Mozambique.-Men:-Women:-Men:-Women:-Elite competition:-Para-sport competition:-Games statistics:...

Maputo, Mozambique 1st 100 m 10.20
Athletics at the 2011 All-Africa Games – Men's 100 metres
The Men's 100 metres at the 2011 All-Africa Games took place on 11-12 september at the Estádio Nacional do Zimpeto.The final held at 7:10 p.m...

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