Khalid Khannouchi

Khalid Khannouchi is a retired Moroccan-American long-distance runner, renowned for his exceptional marathon performances. He set the world record for the marathon in 1999 with a time of 2:05:38, a record that stood for over 23 years. Khannouchi became a citizen of the United States in 2000 and has since been a prominent figure in American athletics, inspiring many with his achievements and contributions to the sport.