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