Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2002 in Biskra, Algeria. (Athlete, 24 Jan 2011)
Reason: He was encouraged to try the sport by a teacher. "It was Ahmed Rahmoune, my elementary school teacher, who advised me to try running. He detected my skills at a young age and he was not wrong." (sebbar.kazeo.com, 08 Jun 2024)
Milestones: At the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, he became the first Algerian from any sport to win eight career Paralympic medals of any colour when he triumphed in the men's T46 1500m event. That victory also saw him become the second Algerian athlete to win three career Paralympic gold medals in any sport. (SportsDeskOnline, 21 Jul 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 10, 1985
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenArabic, French
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 1500m - T46 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 3:59.46 |
| 1 | 1500m - T46 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 3:58.75 |
| 1 | Men's 5000m T46 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 14:54.49 |
| 2 | Men's 800m T46 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:52.33 |
| 2 | Men's 800m T46 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 1:52.97 |
| 2 | Men's 800m T46 | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 1:58.71 |
| 3 | 1500m - T46 | 2012 | London, GBR | 3:51.80 |
| 3 | 1500m - T46 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 3:53.63 |
| 4 | 1500m - T46 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 3:55.56 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 1500m - T46 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 3:53.36 |
| 1 | 1500m - T46 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 4:05.61 |
| 1 | Men's 5000m T46 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 15:09.92 |
| 1 | 1500m - T46 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 3:57.37 |
| 1 | Men's 800m T46 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | 1:53.14 |
| 2 | 1500m - T46 | 2017 | London, GBR | 3:58.78 |
| 2 | Men's 800m T46 | 2013 | Lyon, FRA | 1:55.43 |
| 2 | 1500m - T46 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 4:01.86 |
| 2 | Men's 5000m T46 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 15:02.20 |
| 5 | 1500m - T46 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 3:54.02 |
| 8 | 1500m - T46 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 4:04.40 |
| 9 | 1500m - T46 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 4:04.68 |
| 16 | Men's 800m T46 | 2006 | Assen, NED | 2:06.84 |
| DNF | Men's 5000m T46 | 2011 | Christchurch, NZL | DNF |
