Ali Saïdi-Sief facts for kids
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Ali Saidi-Sief is an Algerian Olympic runner. He was born on March 15, 1978. He is best known for his skills in middle-distance running. His main race is the 1,500 m. However, he won a silver medal in the 2000 Summer Olympics for the 5,000 m race. He finished second to Ethiopian runner Million Wolde.
Ali Saïdi-Sief: An Algerian Runner
Ali Saïdi-Sief is a talented athlete from Algeria. He has competed in many important races around the world. His personal best times show he is one of the fastest runners. He holds several Algerian national records in different running events.
Olympic Success
One of Ali Saïdi-Sief's biggest achievements was at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He competed in the 5,000-meter race. This race is about 3.1 miles long. He ran incredibly well and earned a silver medal for his country. This was a very proud moment for him and for Algeria.
Facing a Challenge
In 2001, Ali Saïdi-Sief faced a difficult situation. He was competing at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics in Edmonton, Canada. After the event, he had a drug test. The test showed he had a banned substance in his body. This substance helps athletes perform better unfairly.
The rules for athletes are very strict. Athletes are responsible for everything that is in their body. Even if a substance is not listed on a supplement's label, the athlete is still held accountable. Because of this, he was not allowed to compete for two years. This meant he could not participate in races during that time.
See also
In Spanish: Ali Saidi-Sief para niños
- List of doping cases in athletics
