Mohamed Attaoui
Mohamed Attaoui Tijani is a middle-distance runner, who specializes in the 800 metres and 1500 metres. Born in Morocco, he represents Spain internationally. He won a silver medal in the 1500 metres at the 2023 European Athletics U23 Championships.
He has lived in Torrelavega, Cantabria, since he was six years old. He obtained Spanish nationality in 2021.
On 2 September 2025, Attaoui ran 2:12.25 in the 1000 metres, which stands as the third fastest performance of all time.
Personal bests
- 800 metres – 1:42.04 '
- 1000 metres – 2:12.25 '
- 1500 metres – 3:32.63
- 800 meters indoor - 1:45.49
- 1500 metres indoor – 3:38.83
- 3000 metres indoor – 8:00.33