Career

Hassan was the first representative from Djibouti to compete at the Paralympic Games and his nation"s only athlete in 2012, carrying the flag of Djibouti at the opening ceremony. However, his determination to finish the race generated a seven-minute standing ovation from the crowd, and when he finished he received a very loud applause. Hassan"s performance was also celebrated outside the stadium, including on Twitter.

Achievements

• He finished last in his heat, recording a time of 11:23.50, nearly three times the time of the winner.