Who is Taoufik Makhloufi?
Taoufik Makhloufi ( Arabic: توفيق مخلوفي ; born 29 April 1988) is an Algerian athlete who specialises in middle-distance running. He became the 1500 metres Olympic champion at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England. In 2016, Makhloufi took the silver medal in the 800m and 1500 m at the Summer Olympics in Rio, Brazil.
Who is Moise Makhloufi?
In 2016, Makhloufi took the silver medal in the 800m and 1500 m at the Summer Olympics in Rio, Brazil. He was also the 800 metres gold medallist at the 2012 African Championships and the 2011 All-Africa Games. He has represented Algeria three times at the World Championships in Athletics.
What happened to Mo Makhloufi?
The following day, Makhloufi won the 1500 m Olympic final with a time of 3:34.08 minutes, clocking the last lap in 52.76 sec defeating among others the reigning Olympic champion Asbel Kiprop. This performance surprised critics given his previous medical statement and the quality of the field.
Does Mo Makhloufi have a college degree?
Makhloufi’s work ethic and passion for running his well appreciated by his peers and trainers. The Olympian has completed high school but not college. His parents insist that he get a college degree as his sports career might not be reliable if he ever gets career-threatening injuries.
What happened to Makhloufi?
In March 2020, Makhloufi travelled to South Africa to prepare for the planned 2020 Summer Olympics on high altitude, but was trapped by the pandemic and was unable to regain Algeria until late July 2020..
Who is Yasser Makhloufi and why did he win an Olympic gold medal?
Barely 24 hours later, Makhloufi went on to win his very first Olympic gold medal. His win made headlines that led many to suspect his sudden improvements, but he ensured that it was all because of his hard work and training.