Mahjoub Haïda
Moroccan middle-distance runner
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Mahjoub Haïda (born 1 July 1970) is a Moroccan retired middle distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres.[1]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's athletics | ||
Representing  Morocco | ||
| World Indoor Championships | ||
 | 1997 Paris | 800 m |
| African Championships | ||
 | 1992 Belle Vue Harel | 800 m |
Biography
He finished fifth at the 1995 World Indoor Championships, third at the 1995 IAAF Grand Prix Final and won the silver medal at the 1997 World Indoor Championships.[2] He also competed at the 1992 Olympic Games,[3] the 1993 World Championships, the 1995 World Championships, the 1999 World Championships and the 2000 Olympic Games without reaching the final.[2] On the regional level he won the bronze medal at the 1992 African Championships,[4] the gold medal at the 1993 Mediterranean Games,[5] and the gold medal at the 1994 Jeux de la Francophonie.[6]
His personal best times were 1:43.50 minutes in the 800 metres, achieved in July 1998 in Rome; and 2:14.69 minutes in the 1000 metres, achieved in July 1995 in Nice. He was the world's best performer in the 1000 metres in both 1995 and 1998,[2] and his 1000 metres time is also the current Moroccan record.
Achievements
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Morocco | |||||
| 1994 | Jeux de la Francophonie | Paris, France | 1st | 800 m | 1:50.48 |
