Kamil Al-Abbasi

Kamil Al-Abbasi
Born	(1950-02-28) February 28, 1950
Nationality	Saudi Arabian
Occupation(s)	Hurdler, sprinter
Known for	Competed in 1976 Summer Olympics; second Saudi flag bearer at the Olympics

Kamil Al-Abbasi (; born 28 February 1950) is a Saudi hurdler who has achieved podium finishes at the Arab Athletics Championships and was notably the second athlete to carry the Saudi flag at the Olympic Games. He participated in both the men's 400 metres hurdles and the 4 × 400 metres relay events during the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Career

At the 1976 Olympic Games, Al-Abbasi had the honor of being Saudi Arabia's flag bearer. He completed his 400 m hurdles heat in 55.00 seconds, placing fifth in the fourth heat. Additionally, he ran the opening leg for Saudi Arabia's 4 × 400 m relay team, which finished seventh in their heat with a time of 3:17.53.

During the first Arab Athletics Championships held in Damascus, Syria, in 1977, Al-Abbasi contributed as the second runner in Saudi Arabia's relay squad that earned a silver medal with a finishing time of 3:12.39, trailing behind Iraq. He also achieved his personal record in the 400 m hurdles with a time of 53.73 seconds, earning him the bronze medal in that event.