Youcef Abdi
Youcef Abdi (Kabyle: Yusef Ɛabdi) (born 7 December 1977) is an Australian athlete who specializes in the 3000 m steeplechase. He changed his allegiance from Algeria in 2000. Since his retirement from Athletics he has found a new calling and currently plays soccer in the over 35's for Coogee United alongside club legend Ming Ting-Little.
Early life[edit]
Youcef Abdi was born in Azazga, Algeria, and moved to Australia as a teenager. He obtained Australian citizenship in 2000.[1]
Competition record[edit]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
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Representing  Algeria
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| 1996 | World Junior Championships | Sydney, Australia | 34th (h) | 800 m | 1:54.12 |
Representing  Australia
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| 2000 | Oceania Championships | Adelaide, Australia | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:45.45[2] |
| 2002 | Commonwealth Games | Manchester, United Kingdom | 3rd | 1500 m | 3:37.77 |
| 2003 | World Championships | Paris, France | 10th (sf) | 1500 m | 3:40.13 |
| 2006 | Commonwealth Games | Melbourne, Australia | 11th | 3000 m s'chase | 9:02.22 |
| 2007 | World Championships | Osaka, Japan | 36th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 9:51.33 |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Beijing, China | 6th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:16.36 |
| 2009 | World Championships | Berlin, Germany | 34th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:49.88 |
| 2010 | Commonwealth Games | Delhi, India | 6th | 3000 m s'chase | 8:33.20 |
| 2011 | World Championships | Daegu, South Korea | 28th (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:38.42 |
| 2012 | Olympic Games | London, United Kingdom | 23rd (h) | 3000 m s'chase | 8:29.81 |
Notes[edit]
- ^ "Youcef Abdi". Commonwealth Games Australia. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Guest participation
References[edit]
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