Sharif Karie (born January 1, 1978) is an American former middle-distance runner who was prolific in high school and collegiate competition for various middle and long-distance disciplines.
Born in Mogadishu, Karie left Somalia in August 1993, went to Lansing, Michigan, to live with a brother, then settled in Springfield, Virginia.
In the spring of 1994, Karie ran his first ever high school mile race in 4:40 (min:sec).
[4] Less than two years later, Karie beat Seneca Lassiter in the 1995 VHSL Indoor State Championships for the 3200 meter race, running a time of 9:21.07.
[4] Topping off the end of his time with West Springfield High, Karie was named Gatorade track athlete of the year in 1997.