UAE’s Maryam Karim Tops World U18 400m Hurdles

UAE National Team sprinter Maryam Karim has been ranked first in the World Athletics (WA) Under-18 400m hurdles list for August 2025, recording a best time of 57.66 seconds.

Karim leads the global rankings, ahead of Kristie Lubenberg of South Africa (57.91s), Natasia Fletcher of Jamaica (57.92s), Mina Herzburner of Switzerland (58.11s), and Yuna Ksoda of Japan (58.72s).

The UAE Athletics Federation highlighted that Karim’s top position reflects the success of the country’s strategy in identifying talent and nurturing athletes capable of competing at the highest international level.

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“Maryam Karim has achieved remarkable international results and consistent performances in regional and continental championships over the past two years,” the Federation said.

Key highlights of Karim’s career include:

• Gold medal in the 400m hurdles at the 2025 Arab Championships in Tunisia.

• Two gold medals at the 2025 Asian Junior Championships in Saudi Arabia.

• Awarded Best Asian Female Athlete Under-18 in 2024.

The Federation’s statement emphasized that Karim’s achievement underscores the UAE’s commitment to building a strong base of athletes prepared for global championships.

Karim’s world-leading performance in August 2025 further strengthens the UAE’s presence in international athletics and sets the stage for her future participation in senior-level competitions.