Ahmed Mohamed Abdallah Salem was an Egyptian 2 time Olympian as a footballer[1] and Track & Field Champion.

His father typically rotated cities repeatedly in Egypt serving for the Egyptian Navy.

General Haidar Basha (Commander of Egyptian Army and Police) appointed Ahmed to transfer from an Army Officer to a Police Officer once General Haidar discovered Ahmeds passion for Soccer and his exquisite skill.

The General saw this rare and gifted talent from Ahmed and seized the opportunity to position him to play for the Egyptian National Team and clubs as a defender.

[3] In 1928, Ahmed Salem once again represented the Egyptian National Team in the Olympic games held in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

In 1960, President of Egypt, Gamal Abdel Nasser awarded Ahmed Salem to carry the Egyptian Flag during the Grand Opening of the Cairo Stadium.

He concluded his military career with the rank of Prince Brigadier (Now titled Brigadier General) Due to Ahmed Salems prolific abilities, skills and strong physique, he was always appointed to guard and protect Egyptian high ranking Rulers and Nationals such as Prime Minister Mostafa El Nahhas, Prime Minister Ali Maher, Prime Minister El Nokroshy Basha, etc.

Ahmed Salem lived the rest of his life in Alexandria, Egypt with his two younger brothers.

Ahmed Salem's children eventually started their own families with some living in Alexandria, Egypt and others immigrating to the USA (Houston, Texas).

Ahmed Salem suffered a blood clot in his brain and died at the age of 71 at the Hospital Maadi Armed Forces in Cairo.