Féthi Baccouche
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Féthi Baccouche is a retired Tunisia
n long-distance runner
who specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase, the 5000 metres
and the 10,000 metres.
He was born in Tunis
, and represented the club ASM Tunis. One of his first international achievements was a gold medal at the 1976 ISF World Gymnasiade.
He finished twelfth in the steeplechase at the 1984 Olympic Games
, and also competed in the 5000 metres at the same Olympics. He also competed at the 1983 World Championships, the 1987 World Championships and the 1988 Olympic Games without reaching the final. His best result at the World Cross Country Championships was a 38th place from 1985
.
At the 1987 Mediterranean Games
he won the bronze medal in the steeplechase and the gold in the 10,000 metres. He won gold medals in both these events at the 1985 Pan Arab Games
. At the 1985 African Championships
he won a steeplechase bronze medal, and at the 1983 Summer Universiade
he won the 5000 metres silver medal and the 10,000 metres bronze medal.
His personal best times were 7.46.17 minutes in the 3000 metres
, achieved in July 1986 in Paris
; 8.15.07 minutes in the 3000 metres steeplechase, achieved in July 1987 in Helsinki
; and 13.13.94 minutes in the 5000 metres, achieved in July 1987 at Bislett stadion
in Oslo
. In middle distance events he had 3.37.98 minutes in the 1500 metres
, achieved in July 1987 in Nice
; and 3.57.90 minutes in the mile run
, achieved in June 1987 in Verona
.
Baccouche stands at and weighed about 59 kilogram during his active career.
Tunisia
Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...
n 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, the 5000 metres
5000 metres
The 5000 metres is a popular running distance also known as 5 km or 5K in American English. It is one of the track events in the Olympic Games and the World Championships in Athletics. "5000 metres" refers to racing on a track and "5K" usually refers to a roadrace or cross country event...
and the 10,000 metres.
He was born in Tunis
Tunis
Tunis is the capital of both the Tunisian Republic and the Tunis Governorate. It is Tunisia's largest city, with a population of 728,453 as of 2004; the greater metropolitan area holds some 2,412,500 inhabitants....
, and represented the club ASM Tunis. One of his first international achievements was a gold medal at the 1976 ISF World Gymnasiade.
He finished twelfth in the steeplechase at the 1984 Olympic Games
Athletics at the 1984 Summer Olympics
At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, 41 events in athletics were contested, 24 events by men and 17 by women. There were a total number of 1273 participating athletes from 124 countries.-Men's events:-Women's events:...
, and also competed in the 5000 metres at the same Olympics. He also competed at the 1983 World Championships, the 1987 World Championships and the 1988 Olympic Games without reaching the final. His best result at the World Cross Country Championships was a 38th place from 1985
1985 IAAF World Cross Country Championships
The 13th IAAF World Cross Country Championships were held on March 24, 1985 in Lisbon, Portugal. There were a total number of 570 participating athletes from 50 countries.- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :- Individual :- Team :...
.
At the 1987 Mediterranean Games
1987 Mediterranean Games
The 10th edition of the Mediterranean Games was held in Latakia, Syria from the 11th to the 25th of September 1987. Eighteen nations competed in 19 different sporting events.-Medal table:-External link and reference:* -See also:...
he won the bronze medal in the steeplechase and the gold in the 10,000 metres. He won gold medals in both these events at the 1985 Pan Arab Games
1985 Pan Arab Games
The 6th Pan Arab Games were held in Rabat, Morocco between August 8 and August 16, 1985. 3442 athletes from 17 countries participated in events in 18 sports.-Medals won by country:...
. At the 1985 African Championships
1985 African Championships in Athletics
-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-External links:* - GBR Athletics...
he won a steeplechase bronze medal, and at the 1983 Summer Universiade
Athletics at the 1983 Summer Universiade
The Athletics Tournament at the 1983 Summer Universiade took place in the Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta in July 1983, shortly before the inaugural World Championships in Helsinki, Finland. New events were the men's and women's marathon.-Men's events:-Women's events:-References:* *...
he won the 5000 metres silver medal and the 10,000 metres bronze medal.
His personal best times were 7.46.17 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 1986 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...
; 8.15.07 minutes in the 3000 metres steeplechase, achieved in July 1987 in Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
; and 13.13.94 minutes in the 5000 metres, achieved in July 1987 at Bislett stadion
Bislett stadion
Bislett Stadion is a sports stadium in Oslo, Norway. Bislett is Norway's most well known sports arena internationally, with 15 speed skating world records and more than 50 track and field world records having been set here...
in Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
. In middle distance events he had 3.37.98 minutes in the 1500 metres
1500 metres
The 1,500-metre run is the premier middle distance track event.Aerobic endurance is the biggest factor contributing to success in the 1500 metres but the athlete also requires significant sprint speed.In modern times, the 1,500-metre run has been run at a pace faster than the average person could...
, achieved in July 1987 in Nice
Nice
Nice is the fifth most populous city in France, after Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Toulouse, with a population of 348,721 within its administrative limits on a land area of . The urban area of Nice extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of more than 955,000 on an area of...
; and 3.57.90 minutes in the mile run
Mile run
The mile run is a middle-distance foot race which is among the more popular events in track running.The history of the mile run event began in England, where it was used as a distance for gambling races...
, achieved in June 1987 in Verona
Verona
Verona ; German Bern, Dietrichsbern or Welschbern) is a city in the Veneto, northern Italy, with approx. 265,000 inhabitants and one of the seven chef-lieus of the region. It is the second largest city municipality in the region and the third of North-Eastern Italy. The metropolitan area of Verona...
.
Baccouche stands at and weighed about 59 kilogram during his active career.