Lotfi Turki
- Born
- Mar 6, 1975 (51 years old)
- Birthplace
- Kairouan, Tunisia
- Events
- 2000 Metres Short Track · 3000 m steeplechase
Lotfi Turki is a Tunisian middle-distance runner born on March 6, 1975, in Kairouan. He specialized in the 3000 metres steeplechase, one of athletics' most demanding events.
Turki represented Tunisia at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, competing in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase. His Olympic appearance represented the pinnacle of his international career.
As an athlete from Kairouan, a historic city in central Tunisia, Turki helped put his region on the map in international athletics. His dedication to the steeplechase contributed to Tunisia's tradition in middle-distance running events.
As of Nov 6, 2026: 2000 Metres Short Track 5:21.13, 3000 m steeplechase 8:18.79 (#318 all-time), 2004 season best 7:57.45 (Jun 4, 2004, Dessau (GER)) · Last competition: The XXVIII Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Athina, Aug 21, 2004, DNS · 51 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3000m | 7:57.45 | – | Jun 4, 2004 | Dessau (GER) |
| 2004 | 3000mSt | 8:26.62 | – | May 31, 2004 | Rehlingen (GER) |
| 2003 | 1500m | 3:44.86 | – | Jul 13, 2003 | Tunis-Radés Tunisian Championships |
| 2003 | 3000mSt | 8:18.79 | – | Aug 2, 2003 | Heusden-Zolder (BEL) |
| 2003 | 5000m | 13:49.64 | – | Jun 13, 2003 | Kassel (GER) |
| 2002 | 3000m | 7:55.59 | – | Jul 27, 2002 | Leverkusen (GER) |
| 2002 | 3000mSt | 8:28.07 | – | Aug 8, 2002 | Radés (TUN) |
| 2001 | 3000m | 7:51.35 | – | Jun 16, 2001 | Lisboa (POR) |