Hicham El Guerrouj
Awards & Honours
4
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
4
Records
Hicham El Guerrouj's list of achievements is remarkable. He is the only man to win four consecutive World Championship titles in the 1500 meters, a feat that speaks to his longevity and consistency. His 1500 meters world record of 3:26.00 has stood for over two decades, a rarity in modern athletics. He also set the mile record at 3:43.13, which remained unbroken until 2023. His Olympic double in 2004, winning both the 1500 and 5000 meters, is a historic achievement matched only by Paavo Nurmi. El Guerrouj was named World Athlete of the Year three times, and his IAAF Hall of Fame induction in 2014 cemented his legacy as one of the sport's all-time greats.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
IAAF Hall of Fame
Inducted for outstanding career achievements in middle-distance running.
Prince of Asturias Award for Sports
Awarded for his extraordinary sports career and Olympic triumphs.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Middle-Distance Runner of All Time
Top 10 Athletes of the 2000s
Records & Feats
World Record in 1500 meters
Set a time of 3:26.00 on July 14, 2003, in Berlin. The record still stands as of 2026.
World Record in Mile
Set a time of 3:43.13 on September 7, 1999, in Rieti. The record stood until 2023.
First Man Since Paavo Nurmi to Win Olympic 1500m and 5000m Double
Won both events at the 2004 Athens Olympics, a feat not achieved since 1924.
Four Consecutive World Championship Titles in 1500m
Won gold in 1997, 1999, 2001, and 2003, a record for the event.