Falih Fahmi

Also known as Falih Akram Fahmi

Born: 1 Jan 1940
Died: 25 Jan 1989 · aged 49
Birthplace: Baghdad, Iraq
On the podium: 1957 – 1965
Olympian: 1× · Rome

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2 3

3 international medals

All 3 results Report missing info

Biography

Olympian, a local sports icon. Coming from a wealthy Baghdad family, he was chosen to Iraqi athletics and basketball national team while he has been studying at Baghdad College. Represented his country in 1960 Rome Olympics and 1965 Arab Games.

After harsh criticize of Saddam Hussein regime openly, he got arrested in 1986 with an accusation of insulting to Saddam. He was executed by the dictatorship in Abu Gharib Prison at the age of 49.

TRIVIA
♦ His father, Akram, was the founder of Iraqi Olympic Committee.
♦ Head of Iraqi Olympic Team in 1984 Los Angeles.
♦ Head coach for Iraqi Military Teams for years.
♦ Played for years in Iraqi National Basketball Team as a captain.

By championship

Championship				Total
Pan Arab Games	0	1	2	3
International total	0	1	2	3

Medals 3

Year	Championship	Event	Venue	Place	Mark
1965	Pan Arab Games	200m	Cairo	2	22.2
1965	Pan Arab Games	4x100m	Cairo	3	42.6
1957	Pan Arab Games	LJ	Beirut	3	6.46