Career
Having been a resident of Albuquerque since 1987, he obtained United States citizenship in 2004 and began representing the United States internationally in 2007. Mbarak began his career as a middle distance runner, winning junior titles in track and cross country running, and also winning titles in the 800 and 1500 meters while at Lubbock Christian University. He returned the following year but managed only third position, although a second place finish at the Rock "n" Roll San Diego Marathon saw him improve his best time by over four minutes.
He finished fourth at the Seoul International Marathon and second in Honolulu in 2003, but he rebounded in 2004 by setting a personal best of 2:08:10 for third at the Dong-A Marathon and again taking third in South of Korea with a fast time at the JoongAng Marathon.
He became eligible to compete internationally for his adopted country the year after and he took part in the 2007 World Championships in Athletics. In the world championship marathon final, he finished in 21st place with 2:23:04.
His time was hampered by difficult weather conditions in Osaka but he was the United States" strongest performer in the race and headed the American team to fourth place in the Marathon World Cup. He now coaches Sandia High School Cross-Country and Track and Field in Albuquerque.
All information taken from IAAF profile.