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.

Competition record

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Algeria
1996 World Junior Championships Sydney, Australia 34th (h) 800 m 1:54.12
Representing  Australia
2000 Oceania Championships Adelaide, Australia 2nd 1500 m 3:45.45[1]
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

  1. Guest participation

References



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