Wassila Redouane Saïd-Guerni
Encyclopedia
Wassila Redouane Saïd-Guerni (born 28 April 1980) is an Algeria
n foil fencer
.
She participated in the 2000
and 2004 Olympic Games, but lost her first match on both occasions.
In March 2001 she married to retired middle distance runner Djabir Saïd-Guerni
. The couple met at the 2000 Olympic Games and live in Aubervilliers
, France. They have divorced since, and Wassila Redouane is currently training and competing for France.
Algeria
Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...
n foil fencer
Fencing
Fencing, which is also known as modern fencing to distinguish it from historical fencing, is a family of combat sports using bladed weapons.Fencing is one of four sports which have been featured at every one of the modern Olympic Games...
.
She participated in the 2000
2000 Summer Olympics
The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
and 2004 Olympic Games, but lost her first match on both occasions.
In March 2001 she married to retired middle distance runner Djabir Saïd-Guerni
Djabir Saïd-Guerni
Djabir Saïd-Guerni is a retired Algerian athlete who competed in the 800 metres.He announced his retirement on 6 May 2007, following injury problems...
. The couple met at the 2000 Olympic Games and live in Aubervilliers
Aubervilliers
Aubervilliers is a commune in the northeastern suburbs of Paris, France. It is located from the center of Paris.-Name:In medieval times the name Aubervilliers was recorded as Alberti Villare, meaning "estate of Adalbert"...
, France. They have divorced since, and Wassila Redouane is currently training and competing for France.