title: Adnan Houri
text: # Adnan Houri
  
  Adnan Houri (Arabic: عدنان حوري; born 13 February 1955) is a Syrian athlete. He competed in the men's discus throw at the 1980 Summer Olympics, finished on 16th place (47.52) and did not qualify to final. Won Pan Arab Games title in shot put. Earned four medals at Arab Championships. Became first Syrian man to break 50 m in discus and 16 m in SP. His shot put record was unbroken for 22 years.
  
  ## Personal bests
  
  ### Outdoor
  
  * Shot put: 16.09 (Potsdam 1987)
  * Discus throw: 50.60 (Potsdam 1983)
  
  ## Competition record
  
  | Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
  | - | - | - | - | - | - |
  | Representing Syria ||||||
  | 1976 | Pan Arab Games | Damascus, Syria | 1st | Shot put | 15.35 m CR |
  | 1976 | Pan Arab Games | Damascus, Syria | 2nd | Discus throw | 46.68 m |
  | 1977 | Arab Championships | Damascus, Syria | 2nd | Discus throw | 45.22 m |
  | 1977 | Arab Championships | Damascus, Syria | 3rd | Shot put | 15.15 m |
  | 1979 | Arab Championships | Baghdad, Iraq | 2nd | Discus throw | 49.08 m |
  | 1980 | Olympic Games | Moscow, USSR | 16th (q) | Discus throw | 47.52 m |
  | 1983 | World Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 26th (q) | Discus throw | 48.34 m |
  | 1983 | Arab Championships | Amman, Jordan | 3rd | Discus throw | 48.40 m |
  