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Yusuf Saad Kamel
Yusuf Saad Kamel (), born Gregory Konchellah (born March 29, 1983), was the 2009 world champion at 1500 meters, representing Bahrain after his switch from Kenya. He specializes in the 1500 metres and 800 metres. He was born in Narok, Kenya.
He trains with PACE Sports Management and is coached by Ricky Simms. He is the son of former two-time 800 metres World Champion Billy Konchellah.
In 2009 he stopped competing for Bahrain claiming unpaid salary and bonuses.
Bekele wins his second title of this championships and fifth overall.
- Women's 1500 metres: Maryam Yusuf Jamal 4:03.74 Lisa Dobriskey 4:03.75 Shannon Rowbury 4:04.18
- Jamal wins her second 1500m title after the initial winner Natalia Rodríguez is disqualified.
- Men's 800 metres: Mbulaeni Mulaudzi 1:45.29 Alfred Kirwa Yego 1:45.35 Yusuf Saad Kamel 1:45.35
- Women's 4x400 metres relay: 3:17.83 3:21.15 3:21.64
- Men's 4x400 metres relay: 2:57.86 3:00.53 3:00.90
Days of the month August 23, 2009 (Sunday) Auto racing.