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Rachid El Basir

Rachid El Basir

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Birth dateOct 4, 1968
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Rachid El Basir is a Morocco middle-distance runner, born on October 4, 1968. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:46.53 in the 800m, 3:33.82 in the 1500m, 3:54.84 in the Mile, 7:51.89 in the 3000m and 3:38.42 in the 1500m-short-track. He has earned 1 silver medal in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Morocco.

Key facts
1500 m
3:33.82
#337 all-time
2000 Metres
4:58.18
1997 season best
3:36.56
Jul 7, 1997 · Stockholm (SWE)
1997 season best
Medals
Olympic Games: 1 silver
Age
57 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: 1500 m 3:33.82 (#337 all-time), 2000 Metres 4:58.18, 1997 season best 3:36.56 (Jul 7, 1997, Stockholm (SWE)) · Olympic Games: 1 silver · 57 years old

PB

Personal bests

1:46.53
3:33.82
#337 all-time
3:54.84
7:51.89
3:38.42
4:58.18
2:19.47
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Medals

🥇🥈🥉Total
Olympic Games-1-1

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1997
1500m
3:36.56-Jul 7, 1997
↑
Stockholm (SWE)
1996
1500m
3:37.70-Jul 6, 1996
↑
Hechtel (BEL)
1995
1000m
2:19.47-Jul 30, 1995-Rhede (GER)
1995
1500m
3:33.82-Jul 7, 1995
↑
Crystal Palace, London (GBR)
1995
1500m-short-track
3:47.03-Mar 10, 1995
↓
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1995
Mile
3:58.51-Aug 16, 1995
↓
Zürich (SUI)
1995
2000m
4:58.18-Jul 3, 1995-Paris (FRA)
1994
1500m
3:35.84-Aug 21, 1994
↑
Köln (GER)
1993
1500m
3:35.51-Aug 4, 1993
↑
Zürich (SUI)
1993
1500m-short-track
3:38.42-Feb 14, 1993
↓
Sindelfingen (GER) (i)
1993
Mile
3:55.25-Jul 10, 1993
↓
Oslo (NOR)
1992
800m
1:46.53-Jul 21, 1992
↑
Andorra La Vella (AND)
1992
1500m
3:34.40-Jun 28, 1992
↑
Hengelo (NED)
1992
Mile
3:54.84-Jul 4, 1992
↓
Oslo (NOR)
1991
1500m
3:36.57-Jul 6, 1991
↑
Oslo (NOR)
1991
1500m-short-track
3:45.83-Mar 8, 1991
↓
IAAF World Indoor Championships
1991
3000m
7:51.89-Jul 1, 1991-Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)
1990
1500m
3:37.52-Aug 12, 1990
↑
Hengelo (NED)
1989
800m
1:46.84-Jun 25, 1989
↑
Villeneuve d'Ascq (FRA)

1997

4 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:36.56-Jul 7Stockholm DN Galan, Stockholm
1500m
3:39.80-Jul 2Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
1500m
3:39.34-Jun 13Nürnberg Live '97, Nürnberg
1500m
3:40.85-May 31Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Mem., FBK Stadium, Hengelo

1996

5 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:42.85-Jul 29The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1500m
3:42.85-Jul 26The XXVI Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Atlanta, GA
1500m
3:37.70-Jul 6Hechtel Night of Athletics, Hechtel
1500m
3:38.79-Jul 3Athletissima Lausanne, Lausanne
1500m
3:43.74-Jun 28Paris Meeting Gaz de France, Paris

1995

14 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:36.66-Aug 18Köln Weltklasse, Köln
Mile
3:58.51-Aug 16Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
1500m
3:35.96-Aug 13IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:37.96-Aug 11IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:43.29-Aug 10IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:43.29-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:35.96-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
1500m
3:37.96-Aug 5IAAF World Championships
1000m
2:19.47-Jul 30Rhede
1500m
3:33.82-Jul 7London KP Games, Crystal Palace, London
1500m
3:36.54-Jul 5Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
2000m
4:58.18-Jul 3Paris Meeting Gaz de France, Paris
1500m
3:37.73-Jun 5Hengelo Adriaan Paulen Memorial, FBK Stadium, Hengelo
1500m-short-track
3:47.03-Mar 10IAAF World Indoor Championships

1994

8 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:35.84-Aug 21Köln ASV Sportfest der Weltklasse, Köln
1500m
3:39.19-Aug 19Bruxelles Memorial Van Damme, Bruxelles
1500m
3:42.32-Aug 17Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
1500m
3:40.63-Jul 8Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
1500m
3:38.36-Jun 10Paris-St-Denis L'Humanité, Paris-St-Denis
1500m
3:37.41-Jun 8Roma Golden Gala, Stadio Olimpico, Roma
1500m
3:36.36-Jun 5Gran Premio Diputación Provincial de Sevilla, Sevilla
1500m
3:39.52-May 21Sao Paulo International Meeting, São Paulo

1993

18 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:56.04-Aug 27Berlin ISTAF, Olympiastadion, Berlin
1500m
3:37.68-Aug 22IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1500m
3:42.48-Aug 20IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1500m
3:40.01-Aug 19IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1500m
3:37.68-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1500m
3:40.01-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1500m
3:42.48-Aug 14IAAF World Championships, Gottlieb-Daimler Stadion, Stuttgart
1500m
3:36.66-Aug 7Monaco Herculis, Stade Louis II, Monaco
1500m
3:35.51-Aug 4Weltklasse Zürich, Zürich
Mile
3:55.25-Jul 10Oslo Bislett Games, Oslo
1500m
3:36.31-Jul 2Villeneuve d'Ascq Meeting BNP, Villeneuve d'Ascq
1500m
3:37.30-Jun 20-
1500m
3:35.88-Jun 13-
1500m-short-track
3:46.81-Mar 13IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1500m-short-track
3:42.99-Mar 12IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1500m-short-track
3:46.81-Mar 12IAAF World Indoor Championships, The Sky Dome, Toronto (i)
1500m-short-track
3:38.42-Feb 14Sindelfingen (i)
1500m-short-track
3:38.43-Feb 7Stuttgart (i)

1992

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:59.64-Aug 21-
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Honours

4

IAAF World Championships

1500 Metres

1995
7

IAAF World Championships

1500 Metres

1993
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The XXV Olympic Games

1500 Metres

1992
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Rachid El Basir's 1500 m personal best?

Rachid El Basir's 1500 m personal best is 3:33.82, set on Jul 7, 1995 in Crystal Palace, London (GBR), #337 on the all-time list.

Which events does Rachid El Basir compete in?

Rachid El Basir competes in the 1500 m and 2000 Metres.

How did Rachid El Basir perform in 1997?

1997 season best: 3:36.56, set on Jul 7, 1997 in Stockholm (SWE).

How many medals has Rachid El Basir won?

Rachid El Basir has won 1 Olympic Games medal.