Soufiane El Bakkali is a Moroccan middle-distance runner and one of the greatest 3000m steeplechase athletes of the modern era. Born on January 7, 1996 in Fez, Morocco, he is known for his long strides, incredible endurance, and devastating finishing kick that often decides races in the final meters. El Bakkali rose to global fame with his breakthrough performances at major championships. He won the gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the 3000m steeplechase, becoming the first non-Kenyan at