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Larbi Bourrada
- Born
- May 10, 1988 (38 years old)
- Birthplace
- Souk Ahras, Algeria
- Events
- Decathlon · Heptathlon Short Track
- Height
- 1.88 m
- Weight
- 88 kg
Larbi Bourrada (called sometimes Larbi Bouraâda or Larbi Bouraada; Arabic: العربي بورعدة; born May 10, 1988) is an Algerian decathlon athlete.
He is a six-time African champion in decathlon (2008, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2024) and the African record holder in the event.
He has also competed in the pole vault, winning the All-Africa Games title in 2011 and two silver medals at the African Championships. In 2012 his doping sample at a competition came back positive for the banned steroid Stanozolol, and he was given a two-year ban from athletics.
As of Oct 30, 2026: Decathlon 8521 (#64 all-time), Heptathlon Short Track 5911, 2024 season best 7447 (Jun 22, 2024, Stade Omnisport de JAPOMA, Douala (CMR)) · Last competition: Algerian Championships, Jun 30, 2024, 4.80 · Area record (Decathlon) · 38 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →* Wind-assisted (> 2.0 m/s)
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | HJ | 1.93 | – | Jun 21, 2024 | African Athletics Championships |
| 2024 | PV | 4.80 | – | Jun 22, 2024 | African Athletics Championships |
| 2024 | LJ | 6.82 | +0.0 | Jun 21, 2024 | African Athletics Championships |
| 2024 | 100m | 11.14 | +0.0 | Jun 21, 2024 | African Athletics Championships |
| 2024 | SP | 11.72 | – | Jun 21, 2024 | African Athletics Championships |
| 2024 | 110mH | 14.85 | +0.4 | Jun 22, 2024 | African Athletics Championships |
| 2024 | DT | 37.67 | – | Jun 22, 2024 | African Athletics Championships |
| 2024 | 400m | 50.07 | – | Jun 21, 2024 | African Athletics Championships |