Mo’ath Alkhawaldeh (“Mo”) is an Olympic marathoner, coach, and athlete advocate who has dedicated his life to inspiring runners and building communities through sport. Since beginning his running journey in 2008, Mo has represented Jordan on the world’s biggest stages, including the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Through running, Mo earned the opportunity to pursue his education in the United States, completing a degree in Accounting and a Master degree in Human Resources and Labor Management. Along the way, he has trained under some of the sport’s most renowned Olympic coaches, further refining his approach to high-performance athletics.

In 2015, Runner’s World named Mo one of the “50 Most Influential People in Running” for his work advocating for athletes and creating inclusive spaces for runners at all levels. Beyond competition, he has led sport-for-peace initiatives in countries such in Middle East and North Africa proving that running can be a powerful force for unity and transformation.

His contributions to sport and community earned him the Athletes in Excellence Award from the Foundation for Global Sports Development in 2017, recognizing his leadership in youth mentorship and outreach.

Today, Mo continues to compete at an elite level while mentoring the next generation of runners and amplifying athlete voices worldwide.

HONORS

2017 Athletes in Excellence Award, US-based Foundation for Global Sports Development

2016 Selected for “Rodale 100”: 100 people positively impacting the world

2015 Selected for “50 Most Influential People” in Running (Advocates category), Runner’s World