Khartoum (state)
Khartoum State () is one of the eighteen states of Sudan. Although it is the smallest state by area (22,142 km), it is the most populous (5,274,321 in 2008 census). It contains the country's second largest city by population, Omdurman, and the city of Khartoum, which is the capital of the state as well as the national capital of Sudan. The capital city contains offices of the state, governmental and non-governmental organizations, cultural institutions, and the main airport.
Sudan at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Nagmeldin Ali Abubakr competed in the Beijing Olympics on Sudan's behalf as a runner. He participated in the men's 400 meters dash. Born in the capital city of Khartoum, Abubakr first competed in the Olympics at the age of 18, when he represented Sudan in the same event at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. He later competed in Beijing at the age of 22. During the course of the event's qualification round, which took place on August 17, Abubakr was placed in the third heat. He finished last of eight athletes after completing the event in 47.12 seconds, immediately behind Kenya's Vincent Mumo Kiilu (46.79 seconds) and Zimbabwe's Lewis Banda (46.76 seconds). The heat was led by Costa Rica's Nery Brenes (45.36 seconds) and Nigeria's Godday James (45.49 seconds). Overall, 55 athletes finished the event's first round. Abubakr placed 50th, and did not advance to later rounds.