Laïd Bessou
Algerian long-distance runner
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Laïd Bessou (born 5 February 1976) is an Algerian retired runner who specialized in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase. He competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase at the 2000 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Algeria | ||
| African Championships | ||
 | 2000 Algiers | 3000 m st. |
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Result | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | World Cross Country Championships | Marrakesh, Morocco | 25th | Short race |
| 8th | Team competition[2] | |||
| 1999 | World Cross Country Championships | Belfast, United Kingdom | 17th | Short race |
| 5th | Team competition[3] | |||
| 2000 | World Cross Country Championships | Vilamoura, Portugal | 9th | Short race |
| 4th | Team competition[4] | |||
| Olympic Games | Sydney, Australia | 11th | 3000 m st. | |
| African Championships | Algiers, Algeria | 2nd | 3000 m st.[5] |
Personal bests
- 1500 metres – 3:38.79 min (2000)
- 3000 metres steeplechase – 8:10.23 min (2000) NR
