Brahim Lahlafi
Brahim Lahlafi is a retired long-distance runner who represented Morocco during his active career. He acquired French citizenship on 6 April 2002, but represented Morocco again from 15 March 2007.
His greatest achievement was an Olympic bronze medal in 2000. This was his first medal at a major international event, having narrowly missed the podium at the 1995 World Cross Country Championships and twice in 5,000 metres at the World Championships, in 1995 [World Championships in Athletics|1995] and 1999. He did win a bronze medal in the 3,000 metres event at the 1998 African Championships.
In 1996, he was the winner of the inaugural Belgrade Race Through History competition. He beat Paul Tergat to the finish line of the 6 km race and remains the course record holder of the competition.
Personal bests
- 1,500 metres - 3:43.2
- 3,000 metres - 7:28.94
- 5,000 metres - 12:49.28
- 10,000 metres - 27:43.05
- Half marathon - 1:01:39