Ruky Abdulai (2016) - Hall of Fame - Simon Fraser University Athletics

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Ruky Abdulai

Class
Induction

2016
Sport(s)

Track and Field

Ruky Abdulai (2005-2008) fulfilled a life-long dream coming to Canada to attend Simon Fraser. She made the most of her experience, winning a record 17 individual NAIA national track and field titles, including four consecutive titles in the high jump. She also competed in long jump, triple jump, hurdles & relays.

Twice, Abdulai won a record three national titles at the NAIA Outdoor Track and Field Championships and in 2007 and 2008, she was named NAIA Outstanding Performer.

Shortly after becoming a Canadian citizen, while still a student at SFU, Abdulai set the Canadian long jump record with a leap a 6.72 metres. Abdulai competed for Canada in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

WATCH: ONE GIANT LEAP: https://youtu.be/tGHvBJ8Ky5s

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