Laid Bessou

Laid Bessou

AlgeriaAlgeria
Born
Feb 5, 1976 (50 years old)
Birthplace
Sétif, Algeria
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track

Laïd Bessou (born 5 February 1976) is an Algerian retired runner who specialized in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2000 Summer Olympics.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:10.23
#106 all-time
2012 season best14:45.14May 20, 2012 · Tomblaine, Nancy
2012 season best
National record8:10.233000 m steeplechase
National record
Personal best · 2000 Metres Short Track5:20.42

As of Nov 6, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:10.23 (#106 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:20.42, 2012 season best 14:45.14 (May 20, 2012, Tomblaine, Nancy (FRA)) · National record (3000 m steeplechase) · 50 years old

Personal bests

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DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mRieti 2000Algeria 1500 m all-time list3:38.791,123 pts–
3000mTorino 2000Algeria 3000 m all-time list7:46.071,140 pts–
5000mVilleneuve d'Ascq 1999Algeria 5000 m all-time list13:41.041,064 pts–
3000mStMonaco 2000Algeria 3000 m steeplechase all-time list8:10.231,211 pts#106
2000MetresPadova 20005:20.42–
3000m-short-track19997:59.121,084 pts–

Progression

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SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20125000m 14:45.14–May 20, 2012Tomblaine, Nancy (FRA)
201210Kilometr 31:28–Jun 8, 2012Melun (FRA)
20113000mSt 9:24.69–May 8, 2011St-Etienne (FRA)
20103000mSt 8:55.41–Jul 16, 2010Algiers (ALG)
20105000m 14:39.10–Jul 17, 2010Algerian Championships
201010Kilometr 31:19–May 13, 2010Pierrefitte-sur-Seine (FRA)
20091000m 2:35.91–Jul 3, 2009Metz (FRA)
20092000Metres 5:54.47–Jun 26, 2009Stade Raymond Petit, Tomblaine (FRA)
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FAQ

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Laid Bessou's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:10.23, set on Aug 18, 2000 in Stade Louis II, Monaco (MON), #106 on the all-time list.

Laid Bessou competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2012 season best: 14:45.14, set on May 20, 2012 in Tomblaine, Nancy (FRA).