Djamel Sedjati
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Records
Djamel Sedjati's achievements are remarkable for an athlete who emerged relatively recently. He is the first Algerian to break the 1:42 barrier in the 800m, and his time of 1:41.56 places him third on the all-time world list. His Olympic and World Championship medals have made him a national hero in Algeria, and he continues to challenge the best in the world. His records in the 600m and 800m highlight his exceptional speed and endurance.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Algerian National Record Holder
Holds national records in the 600m and 800m.
Rankings & Lists
All-time 800m list
Records & Feats
First Algerian to break 1:42 in the 800m
Ran 1:41.56 at the Paris Diamond League, a national record and the third-fastest time in history.
Algerian national record in the 600m
Set a time of 1:14.36, a rarely contested distance but indicative of his raw speed.