Olympian Mohammed Ahmed Reflects on the Intersection of Identity and Sport
This week we speak with one of Canada’s greatest track runners about the intersection of identity and sport. Mohammed Ahmed is a multiple time Olympian, Canadian record holder and national champion. The Somali-Canadian considers St. Catherines, Ont. his hometown, but has spent the last decade in the United States.
In this episode Ahmed recounts his experiences of racial and religious discrimination, as well as his athletic setbacks and successes. He takes us through his thrilling bronze medal performance at the 2019 World Championships in Doha. And he shares his big goals for the future…
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