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He took part in the [[2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships]], his first major indoor competition, and he reached the final of the 1500 m and finished in eighth with a time of 3:45.22. At the beginning of the outdoor season, he scored a steeplechase win in 8:08.82 over [[Ezekiel Kemboi]] and [[Richard Mateelong]] at the [[Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athlétisme de Rabat]].<ref>Benchrif, Mohammed (2010-06-07). [http://www.iaaf.org/IWC10/news/kind=100/newsid=56966.html Fraser as expected and surprise from Mekhissi in Rabat – IAAF World Challenge]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2010-06-07.</ref> Competing on the French [[Alma Athlé Tour]], he beat [[Bouabdellah Tahri]]'s world best in the 2000 m steeplechase – who himself had beaten [[Julius Kariuki]]'s 20-year-old record five days earlier. Mekhissi-Benabbad's run of 5:10.68 knocked nearly three seconds of the old mark.<ref>Vazel, Pierre-Vazel (2010-07-01). [http://www.iaaf.org/news/kind=100/newsid=57229.html 2000m Steeple World best falls again, this time to Mekhissi-Benabbad in Reims; Robles hurdles 13.09]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2010-07-01.</ref> |
He took part in the [[2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships]], his first major indoor competition, and he reached the final of the 1500 m and finished in eighth with a time of 3:45.22. At the beginning of the outdoor season, he scored a steeplechase win in 8:08.82 over [[Ezekiel Kemboi]] and [[Richard Mateelong]] at the [[Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athlétisme de Rabat]].<ref>Benchrif, Mohammed (2010-06-07). [http://www.iaaf.org/IWC10/news/kind=100/newsid=56966.html Fraser as expected and surprise from Mekhissi in Rabat – IAAF World Challenge]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2010-06-07.</ref> Competing on the French [[Alma Athlé Tour]], he beat [[Bouabdellah Tahri]]'s world best in the 2000 m steeplechase – who himself had beaten [[Julius Kariuki]]'s 20-year-old record five days earlier. Mekhissi-Benabbad's run of 5:10.68 knocked nearly three seconds of the old mark.<ref>Vazel, Pierre-Vazel (2010-07-01). [http://www.iaaf.org/news/kind=100/newsid=57229.html 2000m Steeple World best falls again, this time to Mekhissi-Benabbad in Reims; Robles hurdles 13.09]. [[IAAF]]. Retrieved on 2010-07-01.</ref> |
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Finnish newspaper [[Ilta-Sanomat]] |
On July 1st 2012, the Finnish newspaper [[Ilta-Sanomat]] reported an incident involving Mekhissi-Benabbad at the European Athletics Championships in Helsinki. After the 3000 meter steeplechase final, Mekhissi-Benabbad pushed the games mascot who was trying to give him a small trophy. Inside the mascot was a 14-15 year old girl. His behavior was caught on camera and can be seen on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFAEPxkXe6Y Youtube]. Another Finnish newspaper [[Iltalehti]] published pictures of the incident. He knocked the gift out of the girl's hands and pushed her. She had the wind knocked out of her but suffered no other injuries.<ref> [http://www.iltalehti.fi/emyleisurheilu2012/2012070115786962_ey.shtml Estejuoksun voittaja sikaili EM-kisoissa]. [[Iltalehti]]. (2012-07-01). Retrieved on 2012-07-01.</ref> |
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==Personal bests== |
==Personal bests== |
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 Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad, Meeting Areva 2009. | |
| Personal information | |
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| Nationality |  France |
| Born | March 15, 1985 Reims |
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Running |
| Event(s) | 1500 metres, 3000 metres |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Personal best(s) | 1500m: 3:35.06 (Rabat 2009) 3000m: 7:44.98 (Hengelo 2010) |
Medal record | |
Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad (born March 15, 1985) is French track and field athlete who mainly competes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He is of Algerian origin.[1]
He made his first appearances as a junior athlete in 2004, running at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships, where he was 61st in the junior race, and at the 2004 World Junior Championships in Athletics where he competed in the heats of the 3000 m steeplechase. He ran in the 1500 metres at the 2006 European Cup and he was eighth overall. Mekhissi-Benabbad represented France at the 2006 IAAF World Cup, but only managed eighth in the 1500 m event.
He beat all opposition at the 2007 European Athletics U23 Championships to win the steeplechase gold medal. He competed at his first major senior event later that year – the 2007 World Championships in Athletics. However, he was knocked out in the heats stage of the steeplechase competition. He made significant progression in 2008, knocking seconds off his personal best at the 2008 Summer Olympics to win the Olympic silver medal behind Brimin Kipruto. He improved further at the 2008 Weltklasse Zürich meeting, finishing behind Paul Kipsiele Koech but taking second place in a personal best time of 8:08.95,[2] making him the fourth fastest steeplechaser that year.[3]
He opened 2009 with an appearance over 3000 metres at the Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix, where he registered a personal best of 7:53.50.[4] Another best came in the steeplechase at the FBK Games in Hengelo, again behind Kipruto, as he took second place in 8:06:98.[5] Mekhissi-Benabbad took a prominent IAAF Golden League circuit win at the Meeting Areva with a time of 8:13.23,[6] and he was selected for the 2009 World Championships. He was seen as a possible medallist but he failed to complete his heat after suffering an injury in the last lap of the race.[7]
He took part in the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships, his first major indoor competition, and he reached the final of the 1500 m and finished in eighth with a time of 3:45.22. At the beginning of the outdoor season, he scored a steeplechase win in 8:08.82 over Ezekiel Kemboi and Richard Mateelong at the Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athlétisme de Rabat.[8] Competing on the French Alma Athlé Tour, he beat Bouabdellah Tahri's world best in the 2000 m steeplechase – who himself had beaten Julius Kariuki's 20-year-old record five days earlier. Mekhissi-Benabbad's run of 5:10.68 knocked nearly three seconds of the old mark.[9]
On July 1st 2012, the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat reported an incident involving Mekhissi-Benabbad at the European Athletics Championships in Helsinki. After the 3000 meter steeplechase final, Mekhissi-Benabbad pushed the games mascot who was trying to give him a small trophy. Inside the mascot was a 14-15 year old girl. His behavior was caught on camera and can be seen on Youtube. Another Finnish newspaper Iltalehti published pictures of the incident. He knocked the gift out of the girl's hands and pushed her. She had the wind knocked out of her but suffered no other injuries.[10]
Personal bests
| Event | Time (sec) | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1000 metres | 2:17.14 | Tomblaine, France | 26 June 2009 |
| 1500 metres | 3:35.06 | Rabat, Morocco | 23 May 2009 |
| 3000 metres | 7:53.50 | Doha, Qatar | 8 May 2009 |
| 3000 metres steeplechase | 8:02.09 | Paris, France | 8 July 2011 |
- All information taken from IAAF profile.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing France
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| 2004 | World Cross Country Championships | Brussels, Belgium | 61st | Junior race | |
| World Junior Championships | Grosseto, Italy | 10th (heats) | 3000 m steeple | ||
| 2006 | European Cup | Malaga, Spain | 8th | 1500 m | |
| IAAF World Cup | Athens, Greece | 8th | 1500 m | ||
| 2007 | European Athletics U23 Championships | Debrecen, Hungary | 1st | 3000 m steeple | |
| World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 6th (heats) | 3000 m steeple | ||
| 2008 | Summer Olympics | Beijing, China | 2nd | 3000 m steeple | |
| 2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | — | 3000 m steeple | DNF |
| 2010 | World Indoor Championships | Doha, Qatar | 8th | 1500 m | |
| European Championships | Barcelona, Spain | 1st | 3000 m steeple | 8:07.87 | |
| 2012 | European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 1st | 3000 m steeple | 8:33.23 |
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ Turner, Chris (2008-08-29). Jelimo hones in on historic mark; Bolt electrifies in Zürich – ÅF Golden League. IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-04-27.
- ^ 3000 Metres Steeplechase 2008. IAAF (2010-03-04). Retrieved on 2010-04-28.
- ^ Qatar Athletic Super Grand Prix 2009. IAAF (2009-05-08). Retrieved on 2010-04-28.
- ^ van Hemert, Wim Four world leads in Hengelo – IAAF World Athletics Tour. IAAF (2009-06-01). Retrieved on 2010-04-28.
- ^ Turner, Chris (2009-07-17). Bolt beats rain again, 9.79sec into slight head wind in Paris – REPORT – ÅF Golden League. IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-07-22.
- ^ Ramsak, Bob (2009-08-16). Event Report – Men's 3000m Steeplechase – Heats. IAAF. Retrieved on 2009-08-17.
- ^ Benchrif, Mohammed (2010-06-07). Fraser as expected and surprise from Mekhissi in Rabat – IAAF World Challenge. IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-06-07.
- ^ Vazel, Pierre-Vazel (2010-07-01). 2000m Steeple World best falls again, this time to Mekhissi-Benabbad in Reims; Robles hurdles 13.09. IAAF. Retrieved on 2010-07-01.
- ^ Estejuoksun voittaja sikaili EM-kisoissa. Iltalehti. (2012-07-01). Retrieved on 2012-07-01.
External links
European Athletics Championships champions in men's 3000 metres steeplechase | |
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- 1985 births
- Living people
- French long-distance runners
- French middle distance runners
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Olympic athletes of France
- Olympic silver medalists for France
- French people of Algerian descent
- People from Reims
- Olympic medalists in athletics (track and field)
- Steeplechase runners