Adar Abdirahman Hassan, who has four other children, tells VOA that the family is dirt poor.

VOA: standard.2009.04.22

But the President of the Puntland State of Somalia, Abdirahman Mohamed Farole, appealed for foreign assistance to stable areas of the country, saying this would be the best way to prevent extremist groups from expanding areas they control: "There are limited options for dealing with extremists and terrorist threats in Somalia.

VOA: standard.2009.06.26

Until recently, Abdirahman drove a GMC Denali, an enormous SUV with flashy chrome wheels.

WSJ: Abdi Abdirahman Goes for Gold or Whatever in the London Games

Unlike teammate Hall, who adopted a gluten-free diet two years ago, Abdirahman doesn't discriminate against carbs.

WSJ: Abdi Abdirahman Goes for Gold or Whatever in the London Games

At 5 feet 11 and 130 pounds, Abdirahman is more telephone pole than cactus.

WSJ: Abdi Abdirahman Goes for Gold or Whatever in the London Games