Rachid Ghanmouni
Moroccan long-distance runner
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Rachid Ghanmouni (born 10 April 1978) is a Moroccan long-distance runner.
He was born in Rich, Errachidia. He finished thirteenth in the marathon race at the 2003 World Championships in a personal best time of 2:10:56 hours.[1] He also competed at the 2004 Olympic Games, but did not finish.[2] He finished 27th at the 2003 World Half Marathon Championships and 34th at the 2004 World Half Marathon Championships.[1]
His personal best times are 2:09:11 in the marathon, achieved in April 2006 in the Paris Marathon; and 1:01:36 hours in the half marathon, achieved in April 2003 in Safi.[1]
In October 2006 he was to be tested for doping in Formiguères, but fled from the site. He was subject to a two-year suspension in January 2008, and after he lost a legal battle the suspension was upheld.[3] The suspension expired in March 2010.[1]
Achievements
- All results regarding marathon, unless stated otherwise
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Morocco | ||||
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 13th | 2:10:56 |
| 2004 | Olympic Games | Athens, Greece | — | DNF |
