Mahiedine Mekhissi

Born
Mar 15, 1985 (41 years old)
Birthplace
Reims, France
Events
3000 m steeplechase · 2000 Metres Short Track
Height
1.90 m
Weight
75 kg

Mahiedine Mekhissi is a renowned track and field athlete who devoted their career to competitive athletics. With years of dedicated training and consistent performances, Mahiedine Mekhissi established themselves as a respected competitor at both national and international levels. The athlete demonstrated exceptional technical skills and maintained high standards of performance across multiple seasons. Their commitment to excellence and improvement drove them to pursue personal records and competitive success. Mahiedine Mekhissi's career exemplified the dedication required to compete at elite levels of track and field athletics.

Mahiedine Mekhissi's competitive achievements were highlighted by participation in world-class competitions including World Championships. These prestigious international events provided platforms to compete against the finest distance runners from around the globe. Such participation demanded exceptional preparation, peak athletic conditioning, and strategic race execution. The athlete's ability to compete effectively at championship level demonstrated their technical expertise and mental fortitude. Their performances at these elite competitions contributed significantly to their professional reputation and helped establish them as a top-tier competitor in their discipline.

Mahiedine Mekhissi's career in competitive athletics demonstrates the importance of dedication, technical expertise, and consistent effort in achieving athletic success. Throughout their competitive years, they contributed meaningfully to track and field sports through their performances and athletic achievements. The athlete's career exemplifies how sustained commitment to athletic excellence yields lasting recognition and respect within the sporting community. After transitioning from elite competition, Mahiedine Mekhissi's influence remained significant as younger athletes looked to their achievements as models for athletic development. Their legacy within track and field athletics continues as a testament to the value of disciplined training and unwavering commitment to competitive excellence.

Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase8:00.09
2022 season best3:44.57Feb 4, 2022 · Stadium Miramas Métropole, Miramas (FRA) (i)
Medals5Olympic Games: 2 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 bronze
Area record8:00.093000 m steeplechase

As of Oct 27, 2026: 3000 m steeplechase 8:00.09 (#14 all-time), 2000 Metres Short Track 5:08.58, 2022 season best 3:44.57 (Feb 4, 2022, Stadium Miramas Métropole, Miramas (FRA) (i)) · Last competition: Meeting Elite de Miramas, Stadium Miramas Métropole, Miramas (i), Feb 4, 2022, 3:44.57 · Olympic Games: 2 silver, 1 bronze · World Championships: 2 bronze · Area record (3000 m steeplechase) · 41 years old

DisciplineResultAll-time
1500mTomblaine 20133:33.121,201 pts#255
MileOslo 20143:51.551,181 pts–
3000m20107:44.981,146 pts–
3000mIndoorDüsseldorf 20137:43.721,178 pts–
5000mCA 201813:20.531,136 pts#952
SemiParis 20191:06:52926 pts–

Medals

CompetitionsGoldSilverBronzeTotal
Olympic Games–213
World Championships––22
Total–235

Progression

Compare me
SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
20221500m Indoor3:44.57–Feb 4, 2022Meeting Elite de Miramas, Stadium Miramas Métropole, Miramas (i)
20221500m-short-track Indoor3:44.57–Feb 4, 2022Meeting Elite de Miramas, Stadium Miramas Métropole, Miramas (i)
202210Kilometr 28:30–Jan 9, 202210K Valencia Ibercaja
20215Kilometre 14:03–Nov 6, 20215km de Lille
202110Kilometr 29:10–Sep 4, 2021Corrida de Langueux
201910Kilometr 29:31–Mar 3, 201910 km de Cannes
2019Semi 1:06:52–Mar 10, 2019Half Marathon
20181500m 3:43.29–May 20, 2018Grenoble (FRA)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Mahiedine Mekhissi's 3000 m steeplechase personal best is 8:00.09, set on Jul 6, 2013 in Stade de France, Paris-St-Denis (FRA), #14 on the all-time list.

Mahiedine Mekhissi competes in the 3000 m steeplechase and 2000 Metres Short Track.

2022 season best: 3:44.57, set on Feb 4, 2022 in Stadium Miramas Métropole, Miramas (FRA) (i). Last competition: Meeting Elite de Miramas, Stadium Miramas Métropole, Miramas (i) on Feb 4, 2022, 3:44.57.

Mahiedine Mekhissi has won 3 Olympic Games medals and 2 World Championships medals.