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Hamza Rehouni

Algerian Flag
Algeria
Athletics

Biography

Impairment information

Classification
T46

Further personal information

Residence
Constantine, ALG
Languages
Arabic

Sport specific information

When and where did you begin this sport?
He began in Constantine, Algeria, in 2001.
Why this sport?
"Because I liked it."
Club / Team
Tahadi Batna: Algeria
Name of coach
Mokrane Abdelkader

International debut

Year
2004
Competing for
Algeria
Location
Algiers

General interest

Nicknames
Chaoui [due to the origins of his father]. (Athlete, 24 Jan 2011)
Hobbies
Music, cinema. (Athlete, 24 Jan 2011)
Most influential person in career
Algerian athlete Noureddine Morceli. (Athlete, 24 Jan 2011)
Hero / Idol
Algerian athlete Noureddine Morceli. (Athlete, 24 Jan 2011)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"Always go for the podium." (Athlete, 24 Jan 2011)
Ambitions
To finish his competitive career on top and afterwards to become a good coach. (Athlete, 24 Jan 2011)
Other information
LAST MINUTE ELIMINATION
He fell on the final turn of the T46 1500m at the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games in Beijing while trying to take the lead in the last 150m. He was attempting the takeover when he came into contact with Spaniard Abderrahmane Al Khamouch, the eventual winner of the heat. He was eliminated and inconsolable in the mixed zone after, saying "I am very disappointed with my performance. I came for the podium and I find myself out of the running for a hiccup very common in athletics." (djazairess.com, 16 Sep 2009)

Results

Unit Date Rank
Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games (Beijing, China)
Event Medal Unit Date Rank
Men's 800 m T46 Heat 2 9999
2011 IPC Athletics World Championships (Christchurch, New Zealand)
Event Medal Unit Date Rank
Men's 800 m T46 Final 2011-01-26 7
Men's 400 m T46 Final 2011-01-28 6