Chituru Ali

Chituru Ali (Italian: [ˈtʃiːtru ˈaːli]; born 6 April 1999) is an Italian sprinter finalist in the 100 m at the 2022 European Athletics Championships.[3]

Chituru Ali
Personal information
National teamItaly
Born (1999-04-06) 6 April 1999
Como, Italy[1]
Height1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Weight98 kg (216 lb)
Sport
SportAthletics
Event(s)Sprinting
ClubG.S. Fiamme Gialle[1]
Coached byClaudio Licciardello[1]
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)
  • 100 m: 10.12 (2022)[2]

Career

On 18 June 2022 in Madrid, establishing his personal best 10.15 in the 100 metres,[2] he became the 9th Italian athlete in the all-time top lists and 12th in the European 2022 top lists.[4]

Personal life

Born in Italy, Ali is of Ghanaian descent from his father and Nigerian from his mother. He was raised by Mottin family in Albate.[5]

Personal bests

Outdoor

Indoor

Achievements
YearCompetitionVenueRankEventTimeNotes
2022 World Championships United States Eugene heats 100 m 10.40
heats 4 × 100 m relay 38.74 SB
European Championships Germany Munich 8th 100 m 10.28 [lower-alpha 1]
heats 4 × 100 m relay 39.02

See also

Notes
  1. He ran 10.12 in semifinals

References
  1. "Chituru Ali Biografia". fidal.it (in Italian). Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  2. "Fantini ancora record 75,77 a Madrid! Ali 10.15". fidal.it (in Italian). 18 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  3. "Final results" (PDF). munich22.com. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  4. "Senior Outdoor 2022 - 100 Metres Men". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  5. "Ali Chituru in evidenza a Roma, Meschi: "Grande esposione"". 13 June 2022.
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