As we look back on our sporting history, we find memories of brave and inspiring athletes who have raised Egypt’s name, cemented their legacies and left a framework for future athletes to follow. Overall, since 1912, Egypt has collected 32 Olympic medals and seven golds, ranking it 53rd in the all-time medal table. Since the beginning, Egypt was recognized for its matchless performance in weightlifting. Out of the total medals won by Egyptians, nearly half of them (14) have come from weightlifting, and renowned names such as El Sayed Nosseir and Mahmoud Fayad. Here is a quick look at the most inspiring athletes and their legacies: El Sayed Nosseir If you haven’t heard of El Sayed Nosseir, then you’ve missed a large part of Egypt’s Olympics history. At just 22 years old, Nosseir lifted an impressive 355 kg to book a new world record, winning Egypt’s very first Olympic gold medal ever in 1928. On top of that, he also set 12 world records in the light-heavyweight and unlimited classes, with four each in the snatch, clean and jerk. Ibrahim Moustafa Another name to recognize and remember in Egypt’s Olympics…
