Hassiba Boulmerka

ALGWomen

Birth dateJul 10, 1968

BirthplaceConstantine, Algeria

Height1.58 m

Weight127 kg

Hassiba Boulmerka (Arabic: حسيبة بولمرقة, born 10 July 1968) is a former Algerian middle distance athlete. While under threat of death from fanatics, she won Algeria's first Olympic gold medal.

Key facts

1500 m

3:55.30

#27 all-time

Mile

4:20.79

1997 season best

4:02.62

Aug 16, 1997 · Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)

Last competition

Fukuoka IAAF Grand Prix Final

Sep 13, 1997 · 4:53.11

Fukuoka IAAF Grand Prix Final

Medals

Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 2 gold, 1 bronze

Record

National record · 800 m 1:58.72

National record

Age

58 years old

As of Sep 25, 2026: 1500 m 3:55.30 (#27 all-time), Mile 4:20.79, 1997 season best 4:02.62 (Aug 16, 1997, Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)) · Last competition: Fukuoka IAAF Grand Prix Final, Sep 13, 1997, 4:53.11 · Olympic Games: 1 gold · World Championships: 2 gold, 1 bronze · National record (800 m) · 58 years old

Personal bests

1:58.72

3:55.30

Mile

4:20.79

3000m

8:56.16

1000m

2:35.92

mile-short-track

4:28.64

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Medals

	🥇	🥈	🥉	Total
Olympic Games	1	-	-	1
World Championships	2	-	1	3
Total	3	-	1	4

Performance Charts

Season bests

Season	Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Trend	Competitions
1997	1000m	2:40.44	-	Jun 29, 1997	↓	Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
1997	1500m	4:02.62	-	Aug 16, 1997	↑	Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON)
1997	Mile	4:31.12	-	Jul 2, 1997	↓	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1996	1500m	4:05.87	-	Jul 10, 1996	↑	Nice (FRA)
1995	800m	2:02.72	-	Aug 16, 1995	↑	Zürich (SUI)
1995	1500m	4:02.42	-	Aug 9, 1995	↑	IAAF World Championships
1995	Mile	4:25.29	-	Aug 18, 1995	↓	Köln (GER)
1994	1500m	4:01.05	-	Sep 9, 1994	↑	Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1994	Mile	4:22.09	-	Aug 17, 1994	↓	Zürich (SUI)
1994	mile-short-track	4:28.64	-	Feb 6, 1994	-	Fairfax, VA (USA) (i)
1993	1000m	2:35.92	-	Jul 2, 1993	↓	Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
1993	1500m	4:04.29	-	Aug 22, 1993	↑	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1993	Mile	4:28.06	-	Sep 10, 1993	↓	London IAAF Grand Prix Final
1993	3000m	8:56.16	-	Sep 3, 1993	-	Bruxelles (BEL)
1992	1500m	3:55.30	-	Aug 8, 1992	↑	The XXV Olympic Games
1992	Mile	4:28.24	-	Jul 8, 1992	↓	Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1991	800m	1:58.72	-	Jul 17, 1991	↑	Roma (ITA)
1991	1500m	4:00.00	-	Aug 7, 1991	↑	Letzigrund, Zürich (SUI)
1991	Mile	4:20.79	-	Jul 6, 1991	↓	Oslo (NOR)
1990	800m	2:00.44	-	Jun 9, 1990	↑	Moskva (URS)
1990	1000m	2:39.64	-	Aug 17, 1990	↓	Olympiastadion, Berlin (GER)
1990	1500m	4:05.02	-	Jun 10, 1990	↑	Moskva (URS)
1990	Mile	4:27.97	-	Aug 15, 1990	↓	Zürich (SUI)
1989	800m	2:00.21	-	Sep 9, 1989	↑	Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP)
1989	1500m	4:13.85	-	Aug 8, 1989	↑	Lagos African Championships
1988	800m	2:03.33	-	Sep 24, 1988	↑	Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1988	1500m	4:08.33	-	Sep 29, 1988	↑	Olympic Stadium, Seoul (KOR)
1987	800m	2:04.33	-	Sep 23, 1987	↑	Latakia (SYR)
1986	800m	2:06.86	-	Jul 16, 1986	↑	Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)
1986	1500m	4:32.55	-	Jul 19, 1986	↑	Olympic Stadium, Athina (GRE)
1986	CrossCount	16:10.6	-	Mar 23, 1986	-	14th IAAF World Cross Country Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Mile	4:53.11	-	Sep 13	Fukuoka IAAF Grand Prix Final
Mile	4:32.62	-	Sep 7	Gateshead Bupa Games, Gateshead
1500m	4:07.94	-	Sep 3	Rieti '97, Rieti
1500m	4:06.34	-	Aug 20	Leverkusen
1500m	4:02.62	-	Aug 16	Monte Carlo Herculis '97, Stade Louis II, Monaco
Mile	4:31.12	-	Jul 2	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
1000m	2:40.44	-	Jun 29	Villeneuve D'ascq Vittelstadium, Villeneuve d'Ascq

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:23.86	-	Aug 1	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1500m	4:09.96	-	Jul 31	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1500m	4:23.86	-	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1500m	4:09.96	-	Jul 26	The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1500m	4:05.87	-	Jul 10	Nice Nikaia, Nice

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Mile	4:25.29	-	Aug 18	Köln Weltklasse, Köln
800m	2:02.72	-	Aug 16	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
1500m	4:02.42	-	Aug 9	IAAF World Championships
1500m	4:09.13	-	Aug 7	IAAF World Championships
1500m	4:11.34	-	Aug 6	IAAF World Championships
1500m	4:09.13	-	Aug 5	IAAF World Championships
1500m	4:11.34	-	Aug 5	IAAF World Championships
1500m	4:02.42	-	Aug 5	IAAF World Championships

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:01.05	-	Sep 9	London IAAF World Cup, Crystal Palace, London
1500m	4:01.85	-	Sep 3	Paris IAAF Grand Prix Final
1500m	4:05.73	-	Aug 30	Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
1500m	4:02.27	-	Aug 21	Köln ASV Sportfest der Weltklasse, Köln
1500m	4:04.88	-	Aug 19	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
Mile	4:22.09	-	Aug 17	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
1500m	4:03.26	-	Aug 17	-
1500m	4:17.49	-	Jul 18	Nice Nikaïa, Nice
mile-short-track	4:31.91	-	Mar 5	Atlanta, GA (i)
mile-short-track	4:28.64	-	Feb 6	Fairfax, VA (i)
mile-short-track	4:30.01	-	Feb 4	Millrose Games, New York, NY (i)

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
Mile	4:28.06	-	Sep 10	London IAAF Grand Prix Final
3000m	8:56.16	-	Sep 3	Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
1500m	4:04.29	-	Aug 22	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1500m	4:13.13	-	Aug 20	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1500m	4:13.13	-	Aug 14	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1500m	4:04.29	-	Aug 14	IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1500m	4:09.97	-	Jul 5	Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
1000m	2:35.92	-	Jul 2	Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:03.31	-	Aug 19	Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
1500m	3:55.30	-	Aug 8	The XXV Olympic Games
1500m	4:03.81	-	Aug 6	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
1500m	4:09.91	-	Aug 5	The XXV Olympic Games, Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona
Mile	4:28.24	-	Jul 8	Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
1500m	4:04.56	-	Jul 5	-
1500m	4:03.87	-	Jul 4	-

Discipline	Result	Wind	Date	Competitions
1500m	4:03.95	-	Sep 17	-
1500m	4:02.21	-	Aug 31	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1500m	4:08.20	-	Aug 29	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo
1500m	4:08.20	-	Aug 24	IAAF World Championships, National Stadium, Tokyo

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Hassiba Boulmerka's 1500 m personal best?

Hassiba Boulmerka's 1500 m personal best is 3:55.30, set on Aug 8, 1992 in Estadio Olímpico, Barcelona (ESP), #27 on the all-time list.

Which events does Hassiba Boulmerka compete in?

Hassiba Boulmerka competes in the 1500 m and Mile.

How did Hassiba Boulmerka perform in 1997?

1997 season best: 4:02.62, set on Aug 16, 1997 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON). Last competition: Fukuoka IAAF Grand Prix Final on Sep 13, 1997, 4:53.11.

How many medals has Hassiba Boulmerka won?

Hassiba Boulmerka has won 1 Olympic Games medal and 3 World Championships medals.

Hassiba Boulmerka

Personal bests

Medals

Performance Charts

Season bests

1997

1996

1995

1994

1993

1992

1991

Honours

Frequently asked questions