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Rachid Karama

Rachid Karama

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Birth dateApr 5, 1963
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Rachid Karama is a Algeria middle-distance runner, born on April 5, 1963. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.

His personal bests include 1:50.20 in the 800m, 3:36.26 in the 1500m, 3:52.72 in the Mile, 8:04.69 in the 3000m and 3:43.11 in the 1500m-short-track. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Algeria.

Key facts
Mile
3:52.72
1500 m
3:36.26
#805 all-time
1997 season best
3:52.72
Jul 16, 1997 · Nice (FRA)
1997 season best
Age
63 years old

As of Sep 13, 2026: Mile 3:52.72, 1500 m 3:36.26 (#805 all-time), 1997 season best 3:52.72 (Jul 16, 1997, Nice (FRA)) · 63 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1997
Mile
3:52.72-Jul 16, 1997
↑
Nice (FRA)
1989
1500m
3:40.81-Jun 23, 1989
↓
Paris-St-Denis (FRA)
1989
2000m
5:04.13-Jun 27, 1989-Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne (SUI)
1988
800m
1:50.20-Aug 12, 1988
↑
Budapest (HUN)
1988
1500m
3:36.26-Jul 27, 1988
↓
Verona (ITA)
1988
Mile
3:58.86-Jun 9, 1988
↑
Bratislava (TCH)
1988
3000m-short-track
8:07.67-Jan 30, 1988
↓
Jablonec (TCH) (i)
1988
3000m
8:07.67-Jan 30, 1988
↓
Jablonec (TCH) (i)
1987
1500m
3:40.17-Jun 23, 1987
↓
Praha (TCH)
1987
1500m-short-track
3:43.11-Jan 24, 1987-Ancona (ITA) (i)
1987
3000m-short-track
8:04.69-Jan 31, 1987
↓
Jablonec (TCH) (i)
1987
3000m
8:04.69-Jan 31, 1987
↓
Jablonec (TCH) (i)
1986
800m
1:52.16-Feb 2, 1986
↑
Budapest (HUN) (i)
1986
800m-short-track
1:52.16-Feb 2, 1986-Budapest (HUN) (i)
1986
Mile
3:58.84-Jul 18, 1986
↑
Birmingham (GBR)
1982
CrossCount
24:54-Mar 21, 1982--

1997

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:52.72-Jul 16Nice Nikaia, Nice

1989

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
2000m
5:04.13-Jun 27Athletissima Lausanne, Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne
1500m
3:40.81-Jun 23Paris-St-Denis

1988

11 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:41.39-Sep 30The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
1500m
3:39.90-Sep 29The XXIV Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, Seoul
1500m
3:44.67-Aug 30Annaba African Championships, Annaba
1500m
3:40.82-Aug 21Köln
1500m
3:36.39-Aug 17Weltklasse Zürich, Letzigrund, Zürich
800m
1:50.20-Aug 12Budapest
1500m
3:36.26-Jul 27Verona Golden Gala, Verona
1500m
3:41.06-Jun 29Berlin
Mile
3:58.86-Jun 9Bratislava
1500m
3:42.43-Jun 7Golden Spike of Europe, Ostrava
3000m-short-track
8:07.67-Jan 30Jablonec (i)

1987

7 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
1500m
3:40.60-Aug 12Viareggio
1500m
3:40.8HT-Jul 29St-Maur
1500m
3:43.10-Jul 6Algiers Pan Arab Championships, Algiers
1500m
3:40.17-Jun 23Praha Grand Prix, Praha
1500m
3:42.40-Jun 12Bratislava
3000m-short-track
8:04.69-Jan 31Jablonec (i)
1500m-short-track
3:43.11-Jan 24Ancona (i)

1986

2 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
Mile
3:58.84-Jul 18Birmingham
800m-short-track
1:52.16-Feb 2Budapest (i)

1982

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
CrossCount
24:54-Mar 2110th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Ippodromo Capannelle, Roma

Honours

7

Annaba African Championships

1500 Metres

1988
7

Annaba African Championships

1500 Metres

1988
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Rachid Karama's Mile personal best?

Rachid Karama's Mile personal best is 3:52.72, set on Jul 16, 1997 in Nice (FRA).

Which events does Rachid Karama compete in?

Rachid Karama competes in the Mile and 1500 m.

How did Rachid Karama perform in 1997?

1997 season best: 3:52.72, set on Jul 16, 1997 in Nice (FRA).