Rafi Solaiman
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | English |
| Born | 16 December 1999 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Para athletics |
| Disability class | RR3, T72 |
Event | 100 metres |
Medal record | |
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Rafi Solaiman (born 16 December 1999) is an English frame runner who competes in T72 sprint events. He is a two-time World medalist and two-time European medalist.
Early life
When Solaiman was twelve years of age, he suffered a stroke in which he would survive, spending six months in Sheffield Children’s Hospital and four months in a rehabilitation centre. Shortly afterward, he would discover frame running. He stated that it helped him accept his medical condition and also opened doors he hadn't thought of.[1]
Career
In July 2018, Solaiman was named to British team for the European Championships.[2][3] He competed in the 100 m RR3 event and won the silver medal. Solaiman competed at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships and won the silver medal in the 100 metres RR3 event.[4][5]
Solaiman competed in the 2021 European Championships and won the gold medal in the 100 m RR3 event.[6]
In June 2023, Solaiman was named to the British team for the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships.[7] There, he won the silver medal in the 100 metres T72 event.[8][9]
References
- ^ "We are the GNR: Rafi Solaiman". Great Run. 28 July 2025.
- ^ "British Athletics name 52-strong team for World Para Athletics European Championships". ParalympicsGB. 10 July 2018.
- ^ "Berlin 2018: Great Britain name team". Paralympic.org. 11 July 2018.
- ^ "DRYSDALE AND HAGGO BREAK WORLD RECORDS TO WIN INAUGURAL RACE RUNNING TITLES ON FINAL DAY". British Athletics. 15 November 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Men's 100m RR3". Paralympic.org. 10 August 2019. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
- ^ "Men's 100 metres RR3 Final" (PDF). 2021 World Para Athletics European Championships. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "Paris-bound! Eight Scottish athletes picked by GB and NI for World Para Champs". Scottish Athletics. 2 June 2023.
- ^ "World Para Athletics Championships: Gavin Drysdale wins gold for Great Britain". BBC. 9 July 2023.
- ^ "DRYSDALE ON TOP OF THE WORLD WITH FRAMERUNNING GOLD AT THE PARA ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS". British Athletics. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2025.