Umar grateful for experience of running against world-class athletes


PETALING JAYA: Quarter-miler Umar Osman (pic) is thriving on adverse situations during international meets and this quality is likely to see him go places at a young age.

The World University Games in Chengdu is only his third major international competition but lacking experience, the 20-year-old street-smart battler has embraced adversities and turn them into motivation in progressing into a classy men’s 400 runner.

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