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Amor Ben Yahia

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Amor Ben Yahia

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Birth dateJul 1, 1985
BirthplaceKebili, Tunisia
Height1.75 m
Weight63 kg

Amor Ben Yahia is a Tunisian athlete born on July 1, 1985, in Kebili, who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He is the Tunisian national record holder in the event.

Ben Yahia represented Tunisia at the 2012 London Olympics and competed at two World Championships, establishing himself as his country's top steeplechaser. His dedication to the demanding event has made him a prominent figure in Tunisian athletics.

His personal best and national record of 8:14.05 was set in Mersin in 2013, cementing his legacy as Tunisia's premier steeplechase specialist. This time ranks among the best performances by North African athletes in the event.

Key facts
3000 m steeplechase
8:14.05
#195 all-time
1500 m
3:39.14
2019 season best
8:26.12
Oct 1, 2019 · Khalifa International Stadium, Doha (QAT)
2019 season best
Last competition
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
Oct 1, 2019 · 8:26.12
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
Age
41 years old

As of Sep 15, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:14.05 (#195 all-time), 1500 m 3:39.14, 2019 season best 8:26.12 (Oct 1, 2019, Khalifa International Stadium, Doha (QAT)) · Last competition: IAAF World Championships in Athletics, Oct 1, 2019, 8:26.12 · 41 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2019
3000mSt
8:26.12-Oct 1, 2019
↑
IAAF World Championships in Athletics
2018
3000mSt
8:26.14-Jun 27, 2018
↑
Tarragona Mediterran Games, Tarragona
2016
3000mSt
8:20.72-Jul 18, 2016
↑
Sotteville-lès-Rouen (FRA)
2015
3000mSt
8:19.30-May 20, 2015
↑
National Stadium, Beijing (CHN)
2014
3000mSt
8:38.15-May 18, 2014
↑
Lens (FRA)
2013
3000mSt
8:14.05-Jun 28, 2013
↑
Mersin (TUR)
2012
1500m
3:39.14-Jun 9, 2012
↑
Radés (TUN)
2012
3000mSt
8:22.70-Aug 3, 2012
↑
The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
2011
1500m
3:53.02-May 21, 2011
↑
Algiers (ALG)
2011
3000mSt
8:30.02-Aug 29, 2011
↑
IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
2010
1500m
3:43.6h-Jun 19, 2010
↑
Tunis (TUN)
2010
3000m
8:14.7h-May 2, 2010-Tunis (TUN)
2010
3000mSt
8:37.08-Jun 27, 2010
↑
Radés (TUN)
2009
3000mSt
8:41.64-Jul 11, 2009
↑
Radés (TUN)
2009
5000m
14:12.8h-Jun 17, 2009-Nabeul (TUN)
2008
1500m
3:51.57-Jun 28, 2008
↑
Radés (TUN)
2006
3000mSt
8:52.71-Jun 25, 2006
↑
Tunis (TUN)
2005
3000mSt
9:06.32-Jul 9, 2005
↑
Radés (TUN)

2019

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:26.12-Oct 1IAAF World Championships in Athletics
3000mSt
DNF-Aug 29African Games, Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat
3000mSt
8:31.18-Jul 17Míting Internacional d'Atletisme, Barcelona
3000mSt
8:33.42-Jun 18Folksam Grand Prix, Sollentuna
3000mSt
8:28.93-Jun 13Meeting National

2018

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:26.14-Jun 27Tarragona Mediterran Games, Tarragona

2016

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:23.12-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
3000mSt
DQ-Aug 16The XXXI Olympic Games
3000mSt
8:23.12-Aug 15The XXXI Olympic Games
3000mSt
8:20.72-Jul 18Sotteville-lès-Rouen Meeting International, Sotteville-lès-Rouen
3000mSt
8:34.23-Jun 1Montbéliard Meeting National, Montbéliard

2015

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:24.68-Oct 8Mungyeong CISM World Games, Mungyeong
3000mSt
8:41.68-Oct 7Mungyeong CISM World Games, Mungyeong
3000mSt
8:25.50-Sep 13Rieti IAAF World Challenge, Stadio Guidobaldi, Rieti
3000mSt
8:43.11-Aug 23IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
3000mSt
8:43.11-Aug 22IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Beijing
3000mSt
8:19.30-May 20Beijing IAAF World Challenge, National Stadium, Beijing
3000mSt
8:31.28-Apr 25Manama Arab Championships, Manama

2014

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:44.61-Aug 12Marrakesh African Championships, Le Grand Stade, Marrakech
3000mSt
8:49.85-Jul 13French Championships, Reims
3000mSt
8:38.15-May 18Lens French Club Championships, Lens

2013

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:35.8HT-Jul 3Tunisian Championships, Radés
3000mSt
8:14.05-Jun 28Mersin Mediterranean Games, Mersin
3000mSt
9:03.66-May 22Doha Arab Championships, Doha
3000mSt
8:28.15-May 5Rennes French Club Championships, Rennes

2012

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:22.70-Aug 6The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
3000mSt
8:22.70-Aug 3The XXX Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London
1500m
3:50.97-Jun 23Fougéres
3000mSt
8:34.48-Jun 17French Championships, Angers
1500m
3:39.14-Jun 9Radés Meeting International, Radés
3000mSt
8:22.99-May 27Meeting International Mohammed VI d'Athletisme de Rabat, Rabat
1500m
3:48.36-Apr 28Rennes

2011

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:47.18-Dec 15Doha Pan-Arab Games, Doha
3000mSt
8:30.02-Aug 29IAAF World Championships, DS, Daegu
3000mSt
8:35.41-Jun 12Brazzaville CAA Grand Prix, Brazzaville
3000mSt
8:31.38-Jun 3Constanta Campionatele Internationale, Constanta
1500m
3:53.02-May 21Algiers Grand Prix FAA, Algiers

2010

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:37.08-Jun 27Tunisian Championships, Radés
1500m
3:48.77-Jun 26Tunisian Championships, Radés
1500m
3:43.6HT-Jun 19Tunis
1500m
3:48.5HT-Jun 16Nabeul Meeting International, Nabeul
3000m
8:16.93-Jun 6Radés
3000m
8:14.7HT-May 2Tunis

2009

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
8:48.30-Oct 3Beirut Francophone Games, Beirut
3000mSt
8:41.64-Jul 11Tunisian Championships, Radés
5000m
14:12.8HT-Jun 17Nabeul Meeting International, Nabeul

2008

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:51.57-Jun 28Radés Meeting de la Zitouna, Radés

2006

3 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
3000mSt
9:07.35-Jul 8Tunisian Championships, Tunis
3000mSt
9:24.30-Jul 5Tunis Tunisian Club Championships, Tunis
3000mSt
8:52.71-Jun 25Tunis-Radés Critériums Nationaux des Jeunes U23, Tunis
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Honours

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Mungyeong CISM World Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2015
5

Marrakesh African Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2014
5

Marrakesh African Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2014
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Tunisian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2013
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Mersin Mediterranean Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2013
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Tunisian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2010
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Tunisian Championships

1500 Metres

2010
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Beirut Francophone Games

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2009
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Tunisian Championships

3000 Metres Steeplechase

2009
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Amor Ben Yahia's 3000 m steeplechase personal best?

Amor Ben Yahia's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:14.05, set on Jun 28, 2013 in Mersin (TUR), #195 on the all-time list.

Which events does Amor Ben Yahia compete in?

Amor Ben Yahia competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 1500 m.

How did Amor Ben Yahia perform in 2019?

2019 season best: 8:26.12, set on Oct 1, 2019 in Khalifa International Stadium, Doha (QAT). Last competition: IAAF World Championships in Athletics on Oct 1, 2019, 8:26.12.