Soufiane El Bakkali
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
1
Honours
3
Rankings
2
Records
El Bakkali's record is remarkable: he is the first non-Kenyan to win back-to-back Olympic steeplechase golds, and only the second man ever to win consecutive World Championship titles in the event. His achievements have made him a symbol of Moroccan athletic excellence and an inspiration to runners worldwide.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
National Hero of Morocco
Honored for his Olympic gold medal, celebrated as a national hero.
Rankings & Lists
World Athletics Rankings
World Athletics Rankings
World Athletics Rankings
Records & Feats
First non-Kenyan to win back-to-back Olympic steeplechase golds
Won Olympic gold in 2021 and 2024, breaking Kenya's 53-year streak.
Second man to win consecutive World Championship steeplechase titles
Won world titles in 2022 and 2023.