- He specializes in the 3000 meters steeplechase
- He is the 2020 Olympic champion
- He has previously won silver, bronze and gold medals
- He won a gold medal in the World Athletics Championship in 2023
Soufiane El Bakkali is a Moroccan Athlete who was born on January 7 1996 in Fez, Morocco his net worth in 2023 is an estimated amount of $ 1 million from his athletic career and won a gold medal in the World Athletics Championships held in Budapest, Hungary.
He started competing in athletics at a young age and showed promise in the steeplechase. He first competed at the 2014 World Junior Championships in Athletics where he finished fourth.
He then made his senior debut at the African Championships in Athletics the same year where he finished in tenth position.
Since his junior debut, the athlete has continued improving and he has competed in several world athletics championships.
Soufiane El Bakkali. Photo/Khaleej Times
His latest competition was in the 3000 meters steeplechase at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest where he won a gold medal, becoming the first Moroccan to win the event at the World Championships.
He finished ahead of Benjamin Kien from Kenya who finished second with a silver medal and Lamecha Girma from Ethiopia who finished third with a bronze medal.
What is Soufiane’s Educational Background?
Born and brought up in Fez, Morocco, the athlete began his studies in Fez and later joined the Mohammed VI National Institute of Sport in Rabat, Morocco.
The institution is a public university located in Rabat, Morocco to develop and promote sports in Morocco. They offer several sports courses like Athletics, basketball, football, handball, swimming and volleyball.
Soufiane’s talent in athletics, his dedication and the training received from the university have helped him achieve great success in athletics.
How rich is Soufiane El Bakkali?
At 27 years old, the athlete is a wealthy man. His net worth is estimated to be $1 million from his career earnings. This includes prize money from competitions, sponsorships and endorsements.
From his previous competitions, Soufiane has won over $ 1 million in prize money. He won a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and this rewarded him $70,000. Two years later, he won gold again at the 2022 World Championships with a reward of $60,000 and many other rewards from various competitions.
El Bakkali also has some sponsorship deals from top brand companies like Nike and Asics, where he promotes their sports attire like shoes and clothing. These endorsements earn him a handsome amount of cash every year and he will likely have more endorsements from his impressive performance.
Personal Life
El Bakkali was born in Fez, Morocco on January 7 1996 to his Moroccan parents. He started competing in Athletics at a young age quickly showing his potential in athletics.
He joined Mohammed VI National Institute of Sport in Rabat, Morocco for training in athletics. Since then, he has participated in junior and senior competitions and has won several medals and cash prizes.
El Bakkali is a qualified physical education teacher and is a great fan of the Real Madrid football club.
Career
Soufiane is a Moroccan steeplechaser who is considered to be one of the best in the world. He is the 2020 Olympic champion in the 3000 meters steeplechase and he competed in the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary where he won a gold medal, becoming the first Moroccan to win the event at the World Championships.
El Bakkali started his career at a very young age making his international debut in the 2014 World Junior Championships in Athletics where he finished fourth. He then made his senior debut the same year at the African Championships in Athletics where he finished tenth.
Soufiane El Bakkari. Photo/TeamKenya
Two years later, he finished fourth at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and won a silver medal at the 2017 World Championships in London.
Two years later, he won a bronze medal at the 2019 World Championships in Doha. 2020 was his best year as he won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics and he became the first Moroccan to win an Olympic gold medal in the 3000 meters steeplechase.
His latest competition was in the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary where he won a gold medal. Here are some of his achievements in athletics:
- He won fourth place at the Olympic Games in 2016
- He won a silver medal at the World Championships in 2017
- He was the Olympic champion in 2020
- He was the world and Olympic champion in 2022
- He won a gold medal with an African record holder of 8:08:90 in the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
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