Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2014. (marca.com, 09 May 2020)
Reason: He played football before he was encouraged to take up running. "It was just a hobby. My highest ambition was to enjoy running. I ran twice a week in the mountains or on the road. I only started on the track in 2018." (yassineouhdadi.weboficial.net, 01 Dec 2021; marca.com, 09 May 2020)
Ambition: To win two medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (marca.com, 22 Dec 2023)
Additional Info: FROM MOROCCO TO SPAIN
Born in Ouarzazate, Morocco, he moved to Spain at age six alongside his parents and eight siblings. "I am happy to be able to represent Spain. When they told me I had a chance to compete with the national team I started training hard to be in my best shape." (runnersworld.com, 10 Jul 2023; yassineouhdadi.weboficial.net, 01 Dec 2021; dxtadaptado.com, 02 Nov 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 20, 1994
Place of ResidenceBARCELONA
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenCatalan, French, Spanish
CoachBenito Ojeda [personal], ESP
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 5000m - T13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 14:34.13 |
| 6 | 1500m - T13 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 3:56.73 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 5000m - T13 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 14:27.76 |
| 1 | 5000m - T13 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 15:16.97 |
| 2 | 1500m - T13 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 4:00.91 |
| 2 | 5000m - T13 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 14:42.12 |
| 5 | 1500m - T13 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 3:54.21 |
| 7 | 1500m - T13 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 3:55.47 |
