
Athletics Africa
May 26, 2025 at 04:49 PM
”I am extremely happy to celebrate this victory in my country and in front of my fellow Moroccans. Their support today was outstanding. I really want to thank them very much. Achieving the World Lead makes the moment even more special.
"I dedicate this victory first and formost to His Majesty our King Mohamed 6, who is always supporting us, to my family, my coaching staff and to all the Moroccans. I must also take a moment to acknowledge this incredible stadium, it is world class and reflects the progress Morocco is making in hosting big events."
Two-time world and Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali won the men's 3000m steeplechase in 8:00.70 at the Rabat Diamond League Meeting.
Frederik Ruppert finished second in 8:01.49, breaking the German record, while Kenya's Edmund Serem took third in 8:07.47.
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