HAMMER: MOSTAFA AL-GAMEL, NEW MASTER OF AFRICA!
Mostafa Al-Gamel, hailed as the master of the African continent in hammer throwing, has recently achieved a remarkable feat in the discipline. The Egyptian athlete set a new African record with a throw of 81.29 meters, surpassing the previous record held by South African Chris Harmse since 2005. Al-Gamel’s outstanding performance also established a new Egyptian record, surpassing the previous mark held by his compatriot Hassan Mohamed Mahmoud.
A gold medalist at the 2011 African Games and the 2013 Mediterranean Games, the 25-year-old Al-Gamel has solidified his position as one of the frontrunners in the hammer throwing event. His exceptional achievement has positioned him as a favorite in the upcoming African Athletics Championships, scheduled to be held this year in Marrakech, Morocco.
The news of Al-Gamel’s record-breaking throw was reported by APA, sourced from the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA), highlighting the significance of his accomplishment in the field of African athletics.
