
Hicham El Guerrouj
Hicham El Guerrouj is a retired Moroccan middle-distance runner widely regarded as one of the greatest runners in history. He holds the world record for the 1500 meters and the mile, with times of 3:26.00 and 3:43.13, respectively, both set in the late 1990s. His remarkable career includes multiple Olympic and World Championship gold medals, and he remains a legendary figure in athletics, celebrated for his incredible speed and tactical racing prowess.
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Recent news mentions
The 31-year-old matched retired men's world record holder Hicham El Guerrouj as the only other athlete in history to amass four 1500m titles at the championships.
World Athletics Championships: Faith Kipyegon storms to historic fourth 1500m title in TokyoHer fourth world title matched the record held by Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj, who won the men's event between 1997-2003.
Faith Kipyegon bags fourth women's world 1,500m titleKipyegon is fancied to win a fourth world 1,500m title and draw level with Moroccan legend Hicham El Guerrouj.
Kipyegon eyes fourth title as Tokyo Worlds beginHicham El Guerrouj is a legendary figure in Moroccan athletics mentioned in relation to Soufiane El Bakkali's potential achievements.
Diamond League : le pari tactique de Soufiane El Bakkali sur de nouvelles distancesHicham El Guerrouj holds the all-time best mile time of 3' 43” 13 set in 1999.
Kypiegon va forte, ma non abbatte la barriera dei 4'
Hicham El Guerrouj held the previous meeting record from 2001.
Ingebrigtsen-konkurrent med enorm tid: Ny årsbeste i verdenThe record is currently held by Moroccan Hicham El Guerrouj, at 3min 43.13sec, set in 1999.
Faith Kipyegon eyes firstever women's mile under four minutesHicham El Guerrouj holds the outdoor world record for the same distance.
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