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Mohamed Katir
Spanish runner (born 1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mohamed "Mo" Katir El Haouzi (born 17 February 1998) is a middle- and long-distance runner. Born in Morocco, he represents Spain. He won the bronze medal in the 1500 metres at the 2022 World Athletics Championships and the silver medal in the 5000 metres at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. Katir took silver in the 5000 metres at the 2022 European Championships. He holds three Spanish records (1500 m, 3000 m, 5000 m), is a two-time national champion, and is the European indoor record holder for the 3000 metres.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Katir and the second or maternal family name is El Haouzi.
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![]() Katir at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene | |
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Full name | Mohamed Katir El Haouzi |
Nationality | Spanish |
Born | (1998-02-17) 17 February 1998 (age 26)[1] Ksar el-Kebir, Morocco |
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Weight | 61 kg (134 lb) |
Sport | |
Country | Spain |
Sport | Athletics |
Event(s) | Middle-, Long-distance running, Cross country running |
Club | Playas de Castellón |
Coached by | Gabriel Lorente |
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Katir is currently serving a two year, Anti-Doping Rule Violation competition ban due to expire on 6 February 2026.