Ahmed Belkessam
Ahmed Belkessam (Arabic: أحمد بلقسام; born 27 March 1962) is a retired Algerian middle-distance runner who specialized in the 800 meters.[2] He represented his country at the 1984 and 1988 Summer Olympics as well as one indoor and one outdoor World Championships. In addition, he won several medals on regional level.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 March 1962 |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] |
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 800 m |
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Algeria | |||||
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Los Angeles, United States | 28th (h) | 800 m | 1:48.11 |
| 1986 | Goodwill Games | Moscow, Soviet Union | 8th | 800 m | 1:47.86 |
| Maghreb Championships | Tunis, Tunisia | 2nd | 800 m | 1:52.93 | |
| 1988 | African Championships | Annaba, Algeria | 3rd | 800 m | 1:47.49 |
| Olympic Games | Seoul, South Korea | 20th (qf) | 800 m | 1:46.93 | |
| 1989 | Arab Championships | Cairo, Egypt | 1st | 800 m | 1:52.8 |
| 1990 | Maghreb Championships | Algiers, Algeria | 2nd | 800 m | 1:49.91 |
| 1991 | World Indoor Championships | Seville, Spain | 10th (sf) | 800 m | 1:50.18 |
| World Championships | Tokyo, Japan | 15th (h) | 800 m | 1:47.06 | |
Personal bests
Outdoor
- 800 metres – 1:45.43 (Bologna 1990)
- 1000 metres – 2:18.25 (Villeneuve-d'Ascq 1993)
- 1500 metres – 3:45.36 (Monaco 1994)
Indoor
- 800 metres – 1:47.80 (Ancona 1987)
- 1000 metres – 2:21.21 (The Hague 1991)
References
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