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Younéss Essalhi
- Born
- Feb 20, 1993 (33 years old)
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · 1500 m
Younéss Essalhi is a Morocco middle-distance runner, born on February 20, 1993. He competes primarily in the 800m, 1500m and Mile.
His personal bests include 1:54.13 in the 800m, 3:35.52 in the 1500m, 3:58.00 in the Mile, 7:43.20 in the 3000m and 13:16.07 in the 5000m. He has earned 5 gold medals in major international competitions. He is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing Morocco.
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track7:47.50
2024 season best1:06:44Apr 21, 2024 · Sale, Rabat
Personal best · 1500 m3:35.52
Last competitionMoroccan ChampionshipsJul 19, 2025 · DNF
As of Nov 7, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 7:47.50, 1500 m 3:35.52 (#613 all-time), 2024 season best 1:06:44 (Apr 21, 2024, Sale, Rabat (MAR)) · Last competition: Moroccan Championships, Jul 19, 2025, DNF · 33 years old
Personal bests
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Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Semi | 1:06:44 | – | Apr 21, 2024 | Marathon International De Rabat - Half Marathon & 10K, Sale, Rabat |
| 2023 | CrossCount | 31:20 | – | Feb 5, 2023 | Arab Cross Country Championships, Cairo International Complex, Cairo - XC 10.0km |
| 2022 | 5000m | 14:32.50 | – | May 29, 2022 | Sidi Kacem (MAR) |
| 2021 | 1500m | 3:41.14 | – | May 8, 2021 | Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat (MAR) |
| 2021 | 3000m | 7:57.71 | – | Apr 7, 2021 | Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat (MAR) |
| 2021 | 5000m | 13:46.88 | – | Feb 7, 2021 | Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat (MAR) |
| 2019 | 1500m | 3:39.03 | – | Jul 2, 2019 | Meeting de Marseille Pro Athlé Tour, Marseille |
| 2019 | 3000m | 7:52.01 | – | Jun 9, 2019 | Pfingstsportfest, Rehlingen |