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El Guerrouj was decorated with the "Cordon de Commandeur" by King Mohammed VI of Morocco.

September 7, 2004 · Hicham El Guerrouj · Athletics · On this day

Hicham El Guerrouj

El Guerrouj was decorated with the "Cordon de Commandeur" by King Mohammed VI of Morocco.

About Hicham El Guerrouj

Hicham El Guerrouj is a retired Moroccan middle-distance runner, widely regarded as the greatest in history. He holds the world records for the 1500 metres and the mile, and is the only athlete to have won gold medals in both the 1500m and 5000m at the same Olympic Games.

Nationality: Morocco
Born: 14 September 1974
Olympic Games: 2 Gold, 1 Silver
World Championships: 4 Gold, 2 Silver
World Indoor Championships: 3 Gold

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