Syrian expatriate runner Imad Barakat seventh in Slovakia Marathon

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Bratislava, (ST)- Syrian expatriate runner Imad Barakat won the 7th place in Slovakia Marathon for a distance of sixteen kilometers, with the participation of 129 runners from Europe and of all ages.

 

The Runner Barakat was born in Damascus in 1963 and moved in 1999 to live in Slovakia. Despite holding Slovak citizenship, he insisted on representing his homeland, Syria, in international marathons and raising its flag in all competitions.

Next month, Barakat will participate in the world championship that will be held in the Alps in Switzerland, knowing that he has gained many achievements, most notably the title of the world championship in the Moroccan Sahara desert race in 2013 for a distance of 250 km.

Raghda Sawas

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