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The day Hicham El-Guerrouj made History! 🇲🇦🥇 | 1500m Final Athens 2004
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The day Hicham El-Guerrouj made History! 🇲🇦🥇 | 1500m Final Athens 2004
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At the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, Morocco’s Hicham El Guerrouj delivered a masterful performance in the men’s 1500 m final, capturing his long-awaited Olympic gold.
With perfect pacing and a decisive sprint to the line, El Guerrouj secured victory ahead of Bernard Lagat and Rui Silva.
This victory marked the beginning of his historic double — becoming the first man in 80 years to win both the 1500m and 5000m at the same Olympic Games. ✨
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