Elarbi Khattabi
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Elarbi Khattabi (born 16 May 1967) is a Moroccan
long-distance runner
who specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase and cross-country running.
He was born in Casablanca
. His achievements in the 3000 metres steeplechase on the global level are a tenth place at the 1992 Olympic Games, seventh place at the 1993 World Championships and fifth place at the 1993 IAAF Grand Prix Final
, before he competed at the 1995 World Championships
without reaching the final. He then finished eleventh at the 1995 Grand Prix Final, the 1997 World Championships
and the 1999 World Championships. He then finished eighth at the 1999 Grand Prix Final, and competed at the 2000 Olympic Games and the 2001 World Championships without reaching the final. On the regional level he won the silver medal at the 1994 Jeux de la Francophonie
and the gold medal at the 2001 Jeux de la Francophonie
. With 8:16.63 minutes in 2001 he set a new championship record. He also finished fifth at the 2001 Mediterranean Games
and sixth at the 2002 African Championships
.
His personal best times were 7.43.06 minutes in the 3000 metres
, achieved in July 1998 in Paris
; 8.09.03 minutes in the 3000 metres steeplechase, achieved in July 1999 in Rome
; and 13.18.92 minutes in the 5000 metres, achieved in June 1995 in Saint-Denis
.
At the World Cross Country Championships he recorded many top placements. He finished fourteenth in 1994
, eleventh in 1995
, sixteenth in 1997
, eleventh in 1998
and 27th in 2002
. He won silver medals with the Moroccan team in the team competitions of 1994, 1995 and 1997, and bronze team medals in 1998 and 2002. The team silver in 1994 was the first team medal claimed by Morocco in this event.
Morocco
Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara...
long-distance runner
Long-distance track event
Long-distance track event races require runners to balance their energy. These types of races are predominantly aerobic in nature and at the highest level, exceptional levels of aerobic endurance is required more than anything else...
who specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase and cross-country running.
He was born in Casablanca
Casablanca
Casablanca is a city in western Morocco, located on the Atlantic Ocean. It is the capital of the Grand Casablanca region.Casablanca is Morocco's largest city as well as its chief port. It is also the biggest city in the Maghreb. The 2004 census recorded a population of 2,949,805 in the prefecture...
. His achievements in the 3000 metres steeplechase on the global level are a tenth place at the 1992 Olympic Games, seventh place at the 1993 World Championships and fifth place at the 1993 IAAF Grand Prix Final
IAAF Grand Prix Final
The IAAF Grand Prix Final was an athletics competition featuring track and field events staged by the International Association of Athletics Federations...
, before he competed at the 1995 World Championships
1995 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 3000 metres steeplechase
These are the official results of the Men's 3000 metres steeplechase event at the 1995 IAAF World Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. There were a total number of 36 participating athletes, with three qualifying heats, two semi-finals and the final held on Friday...
without reaching the final. He then finished eleventh at the 1995 Grand Prix Final, the 1997 World Championships
1997 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 3000 metres steeplechase
These are the results of the Men's 3000 metres steeplechase event at the 1997 World Championships in Athletics in Athens, Greece.-Medalists:-Heats:First 6 of each heat and the next 6 fastest qualified for the semifinals.-Semifinals:...
and the 1999 World Championships. He then finished eighth at the 1999 Grand Prix Final, and competed at the 2000 Olympic Games and the 2001 World Championships without reaching the final. On the regional level he won the silver medal at the 1994 Jeux de la Francophonie
Athletics at the 1994 Jeux de la Francophonie
The results of the Athletics Competition at the second Jeux de la Francophonie, held in Paris, France.-Men's Results:-Women's Results:-References:*...
and the gold medal at the 2001 Jeux de la Francophonie
Athletics at the 2001 Jeux de la Francophonie
At the 2001 Jeux de la Francophonie, the athletics events were held at Terry Fox Stadium in Ottawa, Canada between 14–23 July 2001. A total of 47 events were contested, of which 24 by male and 23 by female athletes. Included in this were two disability athletics events for wheelchair racers...
. With 8:16.63 minutes in 2001 he set a new championship record. He also finished fifth at the 2001 Mediterranean Games
2001 Mediterranean Games
The 14th edition of the Mediterranean Games were held in Tunis, the capital city of Tunisia, from 2 to 15 September 2001. Twenty three nations competed in 23 different sporting events. France won the most gold medals in the competition while Italy had the greatest medal haul overall with 136 in...
and sixth at the 2002 African Championships
2002 African Championships in Athletics
The 13th African Championships in Athletics were held in Tunis and Radès, Tunisia in August, 2002.- Men's Results :-Field:-Track:-Field:-Medal table:-External links:* - GBR Athletics...
.
His personal best times were 7.43.06 minutes in the 3000 metres
3000 metres
The 3000 metres is a popular amateur middle distance track event where 7.5 laps are completed around a 400 metre track. This event is generally classified as middle distance, but it could be classed as a long distance event in many high schools, since they do not promote races such as the 5000 and...
, achieved in July 1998 in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
; 8.09.03 minutes in the 3000 metres steeplechase, achieved in July 1999 in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
; and 13.18.92 minutes in the 5000 metres, achieved in June 1995 in Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis
Saint-Denis is a commune in the northern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the centre of Paris. Saint-Denis is a sous-préfecture of the Seine-Saint-Denis département, being the seat of the Arrondissement of Saint-Denis....
.
At the World Cross Country Championships he recorded many top placements. He finished fourteenth in 1994
1994 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 22nd IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held on March 26, 1994 in Budapest, Hungary.- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- External links :**...
, eleventh in 1995
1995 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 23rd IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held on 25 March 1995 in Durham, England.- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- External links :**...
, sixteenth in 1997
1997 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 25th IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held on 23 March 1997 in Turin, Italy.- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- External links :**...
, eleventh in 1998
1998 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 26th IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held 21-22 March 1998 in Marrakech, Morocco.- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :...
and 27th in 2002
2002 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 30th IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held 23-24 March 2002 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland.- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :...
. He won silver medals with the Moroccan team in the team competitions of 1994, 1995 and 1997, and bronze team medals in 1998 and 2002. The team silver in 1994 was the first team medal claimed by Morocco in this event.