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Soufiane El BakkaliMoroccan track and field athlete
Date of Birth: 07.01.1996
Country:  Morocco |
Content:
- Early Successes and International Debut
- Olympic Debut and Breakthrough
- World Championship Medals
- Olympic Gold
Early Successes and International Debut
Soufiane El Bakkali, a Moroccan track and field athlete, emerged as a promising talent at a young age. In 2014, at just eighteen, he finished fourth at the World Junior Championships in steeplechase. His debut at the 2014 African Championships the same year resulted in a tenth-place finish in the 3000-meter steeplechase. El Bakkali also participated in cross-country running, ranking 18th among juniors at the 2015 World Cross Country Championships.
Olympic Debut and Breakthrough
At the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, El Bakkali set a new personal best of 8.14.35 minutes in the 3000-meter steeplechase, securing an impressive fourth-place finish. This performance marked a significant breakthrough in his career.
World Championship Medals
El Bakkali continued to shine on the world stage, winning the silver medal at the 2017 World Championships in London. His triumph was a testament to his exceptional talent and dedication. Two years later, at the 2019 World Championships in Doha, El Bakkali claimed the bronze medal in the 3000-meter steeplechase with a time of 8.03.76.
Olympic Gold
The pinnacle of El Bakkali's career came at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. In a thrilling race, he outpaced his rivals to capture the gold medal in the 3000-meter steeplechase. This victory cemented his status as one of the greatest athletes in the discipline.
