Mohamed Allalou facts for kids
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| Nationality |  Algeria |
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| Born | September 28, 1973 Thénia, Algeria |
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| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 63 kilograms (139 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Boxing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight class | Light Welterweight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Mohamed Allalou is a famous boxer from Algeria. He was born on September 28, 1973, in a town called Thénia. Mohamed is known for his skills in the ring, especially in the Light Welterweight division. He proudly represented his country in many big competitions, including the Olympic Games.
One of his biggest achievements was winning a bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He also competed in the Olympics in 1996.
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Mohamed Allalou at the Olympics
Mohamed Allalou competed in two Olympic Games, showing his talent on the world stage.
1996 Atlanta Olympics
Mohamed Allalou first competed in the Olympic Games in 1996, which were held in Atlanta, USA. He showed great promise in his matches.
- He won his first fight against Peter Bulinga from Kenya.
- Next, he defeated Jacek Bielski from Poland.
- His journey ended when he lost a close match to Fethi Missaoui from Tunisia.
2000 Sydney Olympics
Four years later, Mohamed Allalou returned to the Olympics, this time in Sydney, Australia. He was determined to win a medal.
- He started strong by defeating Lukáš Konečný from the Czech Republic.
- Then, he won against Ben Neequaye from Ghana.
- He continued his winning streak by beating Sven Paris from Italy.
- In the semi-finals, he faced Muhammad Abdullaev from Uzbekistan and lost. This meant he earned a bronze medal for Algeria, a fantastic achievement!
Mohamed Allalou's Boxing Career Highlights
Mohamed Allalou had a very successful career, winning many medals in different international boxing tournaments.
Olympic Games Medals
- He won a bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. This was in the 64 kg weight class.
- He reached the quarter-finals at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, USA.
African Amateur Boxing Championships
Mohamed Allalou was a champion in Africa, winning gold medals multiple times.
- He won a gold medal at the African Amateur Boxing Championships in 1998, held in Algiers, Algeria.
- He won another gold medal at the same championships in 2001, in Port Louis, Mauritius.
- He also won a gold medal in the African Olympic Qualifications in 1996.
Mediterranean Games Achievements
He also performed very well in the Mediterranean Games, which bring together athletes from countries around the Mediterranean Sea.
- He won a gold medal at the 1997 Mediterranean Games in Bari, Italy.
- He earned a bronze medal at the 2001 Mediterranean Games in Tunis, Tunisia.
All-Africa Games Performance
Mohamed Allalou also competed in the All-Africa Games, a big sports event for African nations.
- He won a silver medal at the 1999 All-Africa Games in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Pan Arab Games Success
He was very successful in the Pan Arab Games, which involve athletes from Arab countries.
- He won a gold medal at the 1997 Pan Arab Games in Beirut, Lebanon.
- He won another gold medal at the 1999 Pan Arab Games in Amman, Jordan.
World Amateur Boxing Championships Participation
Mohamed Allalou also took part in the World Amateur Boxing Championships, competing against the best boxers globally.
- He participated in the 1997 championships in Budapest, Hungary.
- He also competed in the 2001 championships in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
- His last appearance was at the 2003 championships in Bangkok, Thailand.
Other International Tournaments
Mohamed Allalou won medals in several other international boxing events.
- He won a bronze medal at the Giraldo Cordova Cardin Tournament in Cuba in 1996.
- He also won a bronze medal at the Muhammad Ali Cup in the USA in 1997.
- He secured a gold medal at the President's Cup in Indonesia in 2000.
- He earned a silver medal at the Egyptian International Championships in Egypt in 2002.
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See also
In Spanish: Mohamed Allalou para niños
