Hicham El Guerrouj (Moroccan Arabic: هشام الݣروج, Berber: Hicam El Gerruj, ⵀⵉⵛⴰⵎ ⴻⵍ ⴳⴻⵔⵔⵓⵊ) is a Moroccan former middle distance runner, born September 14, 1974 in Berkan, Morocco. He is the current holder of the 1500 metres, mile and outdoor 2000 metres world records, as well as a double Olympic gold medalist. From about 1995 until his retirement from serious competition following the 2004 Olympics, he was the dominant middle distance runner of his day. Often referred to as the "King of the Mile", many consider him to be the greatest middle distance runner of all time.
Read more about Hicham El Guerrouj: Early Career, 1996 Atlanta Olympics - 1999 Season, 2000 Sydney Olympics - 2003 Season, 2004 Athens Olympics and Retirement, Awards and Honours, Personal Bests, Titles and Major Results