#Rio2016: Algeria at Day 12 and Day 13

The time for the Algerians at the Rio Olympics is nearing to an end, as there were only three athletes left competing for a medal in days 12 and 13. Athletics: Taoufik Makhloufi was looking slightly fatigued from the 800m, where he won the silver medal, but he is showing the determination to defend his…

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#Rio2016: Algeria at Day 10 and Day 11

ATHLETICS Taoufik Makhloufi won a silver medal in the men’s 800m, giving Algeria their first medal of these Olympic Games. He broke the National Record and was pipped to gold by World Record holder David Rudisha. The following day, Makhloufi won his 1500m heat and advances to the semi-finals where he will look to defend…

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Men’s 800m final: Taoufik Makhloufi preview

Taoufik Makhloufi will be going for gold tonight in the final of the men’s 800m. Having won the 1500m in London four years ago, he now has the opportunity to become the first ever Algerian Olympian to win two gold medals and arguably make himself Algeria’s greatest sportsperson of all time. He qualified comfortably for…

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#Rio2016: Algeria at Day 8 and Day 9

Mixed emotions on day’s eight and nine of the Rio Olympics, with Taoufik Makhloufi being the main figure, as he makes the final of the men’s 800 metres. Rowing: On day eight, our rowers Sid Boudina and Amina Rouba were the first to compete in their respective events in the finals of the single sculls….

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#Rio2016: Algeria at Day 6 and Day 7

Days 6 and 7 of Rio 2016 saw plenty more Algerian athletes in action, so let’s take an in-depth look at how they all got on. ATHLETICS The track and field events are underway and it has been a fantastic start for the Algerian runners. The heats for the 800m took place and all three…

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