Taoufik Makhloufi

Runner

Birthday April 29, 1988

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Algeria

Age 35 years old

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About

Middle-distance runner who won gold at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 1,500 meter race and won gold in the 800 meter race at the 2012 African Championships.

Before Fame

He grew up playing sports in Souk Ahras, Algeria.

Trivia

In the 2011 All-Africa Games, he won gold in the 800 meter race and bronze in the 1,500 meter race.

Family Life

He spent seven months separated from his family to train for the 2012 Olympics.

Associated With

American sprinter Tyson Gay pulled out of the 2013 World Championships, as did Makhloufi.