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Ramil Eldar QuliyevAzerbaijani track and field athlete, sprinter
Date of Birth: 29.05.1990
Country:  Azerbaijan |
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Biography of Ramil Eldar Guliyev
Ramil Eldar Guliyev is an Azerbaijani sprinter of Turkish origin. He is a record holder in Azerbaijan for 60, 100, and 200 meters, and also holds the junior European record of 20.04 seconds, set at the World University Games in Belgrade in 2009. Guliyev's father, Eldar Guliyev, serves as his main coach.
Olympic Games
At the Olympic Games held at the Luzhniki Stadium, Ramil Guliyev competed in the 200 meters event. On August 18, he finished second in the preliminary round with a time of 20.78 seconds, surpassing Shingo Suetsugu (Japan), Sandro Viana (Brazil), Omar Juma Al-Salfa (United Arab Emirates), and Churandy Martina from the Netherlands Antilles. The race was won by Obinna Metu from Nigeria.
In the quarterfinals, Guliyev finished in fifth place with a time of 20.66 seconds and did not qualify for the semifinals. Despite this, his performance was highly regarded, with commentators noting that the semifinal was particularly strong and featured athletes who were likely to contend for silver and bronze medals. Guliyev showcased his talent and proved himself to be an exceptional junior sprinter.
Overall, Ramil Eldar Guliyev has established himself as a prominent Azerbaijani sprinter, consistently setting records and representing his country on the international stage.
