He defeated Britain's Sebastian Coe at the 1500m to win gold at the 1989 World Continental Cup.

Bile was born in Las Anod, Somalia[4] a member of the Dhulbahante sub-clan of the Daarood.

He began competitive running after hearing of the Somali runner Jamac Karacin, a scholarship recipient in the US.

[4] At George Mason, Bile was team captain and a two-time NCAA Division I 1,500-metre champion, winning his first title in 1985 (3:41.20) and the second in 1987 (3:35.79).

In 1993, he won second place at the 1500m in the Grand Prix Final in London UK, in a time of 3:34.65.

In the same year, he also won the bronze medal at the World Championships at 1500m in Stuttgart, Germany in a time of 3:35.96.

The collapse of state institutions from 1990 onwards and injuries had prevented Bile from competing at the Olympics during his prime years.

[8][9] Bile has traveled widely and has inspired many young people and helped several humanitarian organizations.