His uncle , Talib Faisal , set the 400 meter hurdles Iraq record .
Faisal was an elite soccer player in Iraq , and a regional champion in the 200 meter sprint .
Faisal 's uncle , Talib Faisal , set the 400 meter Iraq Iraq record .
Faisal was an elite soccer player in Iraq , and a regional champion in the 200 meter sprint .