Mohamed Reda El Aaraby

Mohamed Reda El Aaraby is a Moroccan long-distance runner who specializes in the marathon.
He is an Olympian and competed in the men's marathon at the 2020 Summer Olympics, finishing 11th.
He won the gold medal in the half marathon at the 2018 Mediterranean Games.
El Aaraby has had notable performances in international marathons and road races, including:

2nd place at the New York City Marathon
4th place at the New York City Marathon
3rd place at the Seville Marathon with a time of 2:06:45
4th place at the Rabat Marathon with a time of 2:09
2nd place at the Bix7 Road Race
3rd place at the Falmouth 7 Mile Road Race

He is a multiple-time World Military Champion and was named Best Military Athlete in the World in 2023. He has also won multiple Moroccan national championships.

Personal bests

Outdoor

1500 metres – 3:47.51
3000 metres – 8:06.25
5000 metres – 13:42.53
10,000 metres – 28:44.25

Road

10 kilometres – 27:58
Half marathon – 59:54
Marathon – 2:06:45