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Moroccan-born runner sets new European record
The Spanish runner of Moroccan descent, Bakar Elsseri Mahseni, won the Youth World Championship Under-20 in the 3000-meter steeplechase, setting a world record with a time of 8:28.25 in Eugene, United States. He outperformed Kenyan athletes and took home the gold after achieving significant milestones at young ages, including the European Under-18 Championship. Elsseri was born on January 28, 2007, in Girona, Catalonia. He initially ran with the dream of becoming a football player before switching to athletics, focusing on steeplechase races and training under Ángel Múnera. Previously, he broke the European Under-20 record with a time of 8:24.40, surpassing Norwegian runner Jakob Ingbrigtsen. This achievement is a testament to his rapid development and transformation from a humble beginning to a world champion.
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