HICHAM EL GUERROUJ

Is a retired Moroccan middle-distance runner. Has been able to beat world records. Hicham is the current world record holder in the 1500 meters, mile and outdoor 2000 meters events and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. He is considered the greatest middle-distance runner of all time.
He holds seven of the ten fastest times run in the mile. His first participation in a world-wide competition was at age 18 in a Junior World Championships in Seoul. His last competition was the Olympics of athens where he obtained two gold medals. Is an idol for all Morocco.
Has been a great representative of the country.