Moroccan middle-distance legend who was the first man to hold world records simultaneously at 1,500m, 2,000m, 3,000m and 5,000m and won Olympic gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Games.
Said Aouita is a Moroccan middle-distance legend who held world records in the 1,500m, 2,000m, 3,000m, and 5,000m simultaneously at one point — an extraordinary feat of versatility. He won the 5,000m gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics and was the first African to dominate middle-distance running at the global level, paving the way for generations of African runners who followed.
Middle-distance running dominance, world records in 1500m, mile, 3000m, and 5000m
How They Played
Versatile middle-distance runner with exceptional tactical awareness and finishing kick
Lasting Impact
One of greatest middle-distance runners ever, revolutionized tactical racing