(1960-)
Moroccan runner. Outstanding at middle and long distances, he won the 1984 Olympic and 1987 World Championship 5,000-meters title, and has set many world records.
In 1985 he held world records at both 1,500 and 5,000 meters, the first person for 30 years to hold both. He has since broken the 2 miles, 3,000 meters, and 2,000 meters world records.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Olympic Games
gold: 5,000 meters (1984)
world records
1,500 meters: 1985
2,000 meters: 1987
3,000 meters: 1987; 1989
5,000 meters: 1985; 1987
world championships
gold: 5,000 meters 1987
world best
2 miles: 1987