SPORT — MILESTONES & JOURNEYS
Soufiane El Bakkali: defending Olympic gold in Paris
The Moroccan champion retains his Olympic 3000m steeplechase title in 2024.
A successful title defence
On 7 August 2024, Soufiane El Bakkali wins the Paris Olympic 3000m steeplechase in 8:06.05, ahead of Kenneth Rooks of the USA and Abraham Kibiwot of Kenya.
Consistency at the highest level
World Athletics notes that he retains his Olympic title and claims his fourth consecutive global title in the event, counting the Olympics and World Championships.
Sources & further reading
References consulted on 10 October 2026. Original summary written for MAROCANITÉ.