Souad Ait Salem
AlgeriaActive- Born
- Jan 6, 1979 (47 years old)
- Birthplace
- Mécheria
- Events
- Marathon · 5000 m
- Height
- 1.58 m
- Weight
- 50 kg
Souad Ait Salem is a Algeria middle-distance runner, born on January 6, 1979 in Mécheria. Standing 1.58 m and weighing 50 kg, She competes primarily in the 1500m, 3000m and 5000m.
Her personal bests include 4:24.80 in the 1500m, 8:47.99 in the 3000m, 15:07.49 in the 5000m, 32:13.15 in the 10000m and 1:09:15 in the Semi. She has earned 17 gold medals in major international competitions. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Algeria.
Personal best · Marathon2:25:08
2026 season best17:04.13Jul 28, 2026
National record8:47.993000 m
Personal best · 5000 m15:07.49
As of Nov 6, 2026: Marathon 2:25:08 (#513 all-time), 5000 m 15:07.49 (#488 all-time), 2026 season best 17:04.13 (Jul 28, 2026) · Last competition: Algeria Athletics Open Championships, Jul 28, 2026, 17:04.13 · National record (3000 m) · 47 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5000m | 17:04.13 | – | Jul 28, 2026 | Algeria Athletics Open Championships |
| 2026 | 10Kilometr | 32:58 | – | Jun 13, 2026 | Corrida International de Langueux |
| 2026 | Semi | 1:14:35 | – | May 24, 2026 | Semi-Marathon International - Les Sables d'Olonne - Vendée |
| 2025 | 5000m | 16:26.20 | – | Aug 9, 2025 | Algerian Championships |
| 2025 | 10000m | 34:38.89 | – | Aug 12, 2025 | Algerian Championships |
| 2025 | Semi | 1:14:16 | – | Nov 14, 2025 | International Half Marathon "Les Foulées d' Alger", Algiers |
| 2025 | MountainCl | 1:25:57 | – | Sep 28, 2025 | World Mountain & Trail Running Championships, Canfranc-Pirineos |
| 2024 | 10Kilometr | 33:48 | – | Jan 7, 2024 | Prom'Classic |