Mohamed Zaoui facts for kids
 Zaoui (in white and green) at the 1984 Olympics. |
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| Medal record | ||
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| Men's boxing | ||
| Bronze | 1984 Los Angeles | Middleweight |
Mohamed Zaoui was born on May 14, 1960. He is a former middleweight boxer from Algeria. He made history by winning a bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. This made him the very first person from Algeria to win an Olympic medal.
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Early Life and Family
Mohamed Zaoui was born in a small village called Zaouiet Yagoubi. This village is located near Nedroma in the Tlemcen Province of Algeria. When he was only five months old, his family moved to Évin-Malmaison, France.
Olympic Achievements
Mohamed Zaoui is best known for his success at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He competed in the Middleweight division, which was for boxers weighing between 71 and 75 kilograms. He bravely fought his way to a bronze medal. He shared this special award with Puerto Rico's Arístides González.
Other Boxing Highlights
Besides his Olympic medal, Mohamed Zaoui had other notable moments in his boxing career.
Major Competitions
- He reached the quarter-finals at the World Cup in Seoul, South Korea, in 1985. He competed in the 75 kg weight class.
International Tournaments
- In 1985, he won a gold medal at the 24 Fevrier Tournament. This event took place in Algiers, Algeria, where he also competed in the 75 kg division.
Images for kids
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A bronze medal, like the one Zaoui won.
