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Ismail Benhammouda

Ismail Benhammouda

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Birth dateFeb 24, 2003
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Ismail Benhammouda is a Algeria race walker, born on February 24, 2003. He competes primarily in the 20kmW, 10Kilometr and 5000m-short-track.

His personal bests include 1:21:09 in the 20kmW, 46:25 in the 10Kilometr, 19:16.12 in the 5000m-short-track and 38:45.77 in the 10,000Metr. He has earned 2 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Algeria.

Key facts
20 km race walk
1:21:09
10,000 Metres Short Track
38:45.77
2026 season best
1:21:09
May 16, 2026 · University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra (GHA)
2026 season best
Last competition
African Athletics Championships
May 16, 2026 · 1:21:09
African Athletics Championships
Record
National record · 20 km race walk 1:21:09
National record
Age
23 years old

As of Sep 29, 2026: 20 km race walk 1:21:09, 10,000 Metres Short Track 38:45.77, 2026 season best 1:21:09 (May 16, 2026, University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra (GHA)) · Last competition: African Athletics Championships, May 16, 2026, 1:21:09 · National record (20 km race walk) · 23 years old

PB

Personal bests

20kmW
1:21:09
10Kilometr
46:25
5000m-short-track
19:16.12
10,000Metr
38:45.77

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
2026
10,000Metr
38:45.77-Mar 27, 2026
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Algerian Winter Championshihps
2026
10Kilometr
38:45.77-Mar 27, 2026
↑
Algerian Winter Championshihps
2026
20kmW
1:21:09-May 16, 2026
↑
African Athletics Championships
2026
20Kilometr
1:22:32-Feb 6, 2026-Algerian Race Walking Championships
2025
5000m-short-track
19:16.12-Nov 20, 2025
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6th Islamic Solidarity Games
2025
20kmW
1:25:07-Jun 7, 2025
↑
XXXVII Gran Premio Cantones de A Coruna de Marcha, La Coruña
2024
5000m-short-track
19:36.24-May 12, 2024
↑
Championnat de France des clubs N1A Poule 3, Stade d'Honneur Marcel Roustan, Salon-de-Provence
2024
10Kilometr
40:14.25-Mar 1, 2024
↑
Algerian Winter Championships
2024
10,000Metr
40:14.25-Mar 1, 2024
↑
Algerian Winter Championships
2024
20kmW
1:24:03-Apr 13, 2024
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Algerian Race Walking Championships
2022
10,000Metr
41:54.82-Jun 18, 2022
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Stade Annexe du 5 Juillet, Algiers (ALG)
2022
10Kilometr
46:25-Feb 4, 2022
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Algiers (ALG)
2021
10,000Metr
43:46.82-Jun 4, 2021
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Stade Annexe du 5 Juillet, Algiers (ALG)
2019
10,000Metr
45:59.49-Mar 8, 2019
↑
Biskra (ALG)

2026

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20kmW
1:21:09-May 16African Athletics Championships
10Kilometr
38:45.77-Mar 27Algerian Winter Championshihps
10,000Metr
38:45.77-Mar 27Algerian Winter Championshihps
20kmW
1:22:32-Feb 6Algerian Race Walking Championships
20Kilometr
1:22:32-Feb 6Algerian Race Walking Championships

2025

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
5000m-short-track
19:16.12-Nov 206th Islamic Solidarity Games
20kmW
1:30:40-Aug 12Algerian Championships
20kmW
1:30:40-Aug 9Algerian Championships
20kmW
1:25:07-Jun 7XXXVII Gran Premio Cantones de A Coruna de Marcha, La Coruña
5000m-short-track
19:26.81-May 18Championnat de France des clubs Elite 2
20kmW
19:26.81-May 18Championnat de France des clubs Elite 2

2024

12 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
40:57.67-Jul 6Arab U23 Championships, Suez Canal Authority Stadium, Ismailia
20kmW
1:29:08-Jun 25African Athletics Championships
5000m-short-track
19:36.24-May 12Championnat de France des clubs N1A Poule 3, Stade d'Honneur Marcel Roustan, Salon-de-Provence
20kmW
19:36.24-May 12Championnat de France des clubs N1A Poule 3, Stade d'Honneur Marcel Roustan, Salon-de-Provence
20kmW
1:25:16-Apr 21World Athletics Race Walking Team Championships, Antalya
20kmW
1:24:03-Apr 13Algerian Race Walking Championships
20kmW
1:31:12-Mar 22African Games
20kmW
1:31:12-Mar 20African Games
10,000Metr
40:14.25-Mar 1Algerian Winter Championships
10Kilometr
40:14.25-Mar 1Algerian Winter Championships
5000m-short-track
19:43.64-Jan 6AAF Elite Event, Complexe Olympique Mohamed Boudiaf, Algiers
20kmW
19:43.64-Jan 6AAF Elite Event, Complexe Olympique Mohamed Boudiaf, Algiers

2022

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
42:42.49-Aug 5World Athletics U20 Championships
10Kilometr
42:42.49-Aug 4World Athletics U20 Championships
10,000Metr
41:54.82-Jun 189e Elite Event & Young Talents, Stade Annexe du 5 Juillet, Algiers
10Kilometr
43:36.15-May 23Arab U20 Championships
10,000Metr
43:36.15-May 23Arab U20 Championships
10,000Metr
43:20.90-Mar 18Algerian Winter Championships, Stade Annexe du 5 Juillet, Algiers
10Kilometr
46:25-Feb 4Algerian Race Walking Cup "Mohammed Elhadj Meckel", Algiers - U20 Events

2021

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
44:43.09-Jul 1Coupe d'Algérie des Interclubs, Stade Souk Ethnine, Béjaïa
10,000Metr
43:46.82-Jun 44th Journée Elite et SATO, Stade Annexe du 5 Juillet, Algiers

2019

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
10,000Metr
49:36.75-Jul 13Algerian U18 Championships, Tlemcen
10,000Metr
45:59.49-Mar 8Outdoor Meeting, Biskra

Honours

4

African Athletics Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2026
🥇

Algerian Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2025
🥉

African Games

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2024
🥇

Algerian Race Walking Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2024
4

African Athletics Championships

20 Kilometres Race Walk

2024
🥈

World Athletics U20 Championships

10,000 Metres Race Walk

2022
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ismail Benhammouda's 20 km race walk personal best?

Ismail Benhammouda's 20 km race walk personal best is 1:21:09, set on May 16, 2026 in University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra (GHA).

Which events does Ismail Benhammouda compete in?

Ismail Benhammouda competes in the 20 km race walk and 10,000 Metres Short Track.

How did Ismail Benhammouda perform in 2026?

2026 season best: 1:21:09, set on May 16, 2026 in University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra (GHA). Last competition: African Athletics Championships on May 16, 2026, 1:21:09.