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Ali Saïdi-Sief

Personal information
Born	March 15, 1978 (1978-03-15) (age 47) Constantine, Algeria
Achievements and titles
Personal best(s)	Outdoor 1500 m: 3:29.51 (Lausanne 2001) Mile: 3:48.23 (Oslo 2001) 2000 m: 4:46.88 (Strasbourg 2001) NR 3000 m: 7:25.02 (Monaco 2000) NR 5000 m: 12:50.86 (Rome 2000) NR Indoor 1500 m: 3:36.02 (Karlsruhe 2004) 2000 m: 4:59.98 (Budapest 1999) NBP 3000 m: 7:36.25 (Stuttgart 2000) NR 5000 m: 13:38.50 (Prague 2009)
Medal record Men's Athletics Representing  Algeria Olympic Games Silver 2000 Sydney 5000 m World Championships Disqualified 2001 Edmonton 5000 m Mediterranean Games Gold 2005 Almería 5000 m

Ali Saidi-Sief (Arabic: علي سعيدي سياف) was born on March 15, 1978. He is a famous runner from Algeria. He competed in the Olympic Games.

Ali Saidi-Sief was especially good at the 1,500-meter race. However, he won a silver medal in the 2000 Summer Olympics for the 5,000-meter race. He finished second to Ethiopian runner Million Wolde.

Following the Rules in Sports

In sports, athletes must follow strict rules about what they put into their bodies. These rules help make sure that competitions are fair for everyone.

A Temporary Ban

In 2001, Ali Saidi-Sief was found to have a substance in his system that was not allowed. This happened at the 2001 World Championships in Athletics in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Because of this, he was not allowed to compete for two years.

Ali Saidi-Sief said that the substance came from a supplement he was taking. He stated that this substance was not listed on the supplement's ingredients.

Achievements and Records

Ali Saidi-Sief holds several national records for Algeria in running. These include records for the 2000 m, 3000 m, and 5000 m races outdoors. He also holds the indoor record for the 3000 m.

Olympic Success

His silver medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics was a major highlight of his career. It showed his skill in long-distance running.

Mediterranean Games Gold

In 2005, Ali Saidi-Sief won a gold medal at the 2005 Mediterranean Games in Almería. He won this medal in the 5000 m race.

External links

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See also

In Spanish: Ali Saidi-Sief para niños