Born in Khartoum

First President of Egypt from 1953 to 1954 and one of the two principal leaders of the Egyptian Revolution of 1952

1901

Sudanese-Greek actor, best known for his roles in several Mel Brooks films

1930

President of Sudan from 1986 to 1989

1942

Journalist working for Al Jazeera, he was held in Guantanamo Bay for over six years and wrote a book titled "Prisoner 345" after his release without charge

1969

Sprinter who won the Olympic silver medal at the 2008 Olympics over 800 metres and first Sudanese athlete to win an Olympic medal

1984

Canadian track and field athlete, 800 metres world champion and Olympic silver medalist

1998