<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Moroccan Olympic champion Soufiane El Bakkali won the gold medal in the men's 3,000-meter steeplechase race at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Wednesday, achieving a unique accomplishment and writing history in gold with Morocco. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:640/406;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/d6c1349c-46bb-41ef-a9ac-1191e778a86f.jpeg" ></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">El Bakkali wins first Moroccan medal at Paris Olympics</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> By winning this medal, El Bakkali has given Morocco its first medal in the Paris Olympics and the third gold medal for the Arabs.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> With this achievement, Soufiane El Bakkali maintains his title that he won at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> While American Kenneth Rooks won the silver medal and Kenyan Abraham Kibiwut won the bronze medal. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:739/415;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/be2d721b-0cc3-414a-9728-efefcbb46658.jpeg" ></figure><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Arabs achieve achievements</span></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Thus, the Arabs have 6 medals, including 3 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:739/415;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/4e2174a1-98bd-4618-a145-ce1d1557c6d4.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Algerian wrestler Iman Khalif secured the seventh medal between gold and silver, awaiting her participation in the final match, while the eighth medal is in doubt between Egypt and Morocco in the football competitions, as they will play tomorrow, Thursday, for the bronze. </p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:773/396;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/abe4d205-6aee-44a3-a9a4-da54ff21c1f2.jpeg" ></figure><h5 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Soufiane El Bakkali's achievements</span></h5><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Soufiane El Bakkali is more than just a runner who has achieved an accomplishment, he is a symbol of hope and challenge for Moroccan and Arab youth. He has proven his ability to achieve accomplishments and overcome obstacles, crowned with success, which has made him a role model for many. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:739/415;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/fac01260-dda9-4b4e-b01c-4eae7a05c23b.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Al-Bakali is known for his specialization in the 3000-meter steeplechase, a race that requires tremendous physical strength and high concentration.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is worth mentioning that Al-Baqali broke many records, became a world and Olympic champion, and was able to achieve many accomplishments in this race. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:682/449;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/c5e32541-2ec4-4860-b291-5761e90d0cf5.jpeg" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Al-Baqali was also crowned Olympic champion in the 3000-meter steeplechase race at the last Olympic Games, which increased his popularity and brought him into the spotlight.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Al-Bakali has set many records in his races, confirming his superiority over his competitors.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> A symbol of youth: Al-Baqqali is considered a role model for Moroccan and Arab youth, as he represents determination, resolve and hard work. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:640/406;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/bba35645-b9c9-416a-ad2d-3b83b5feb853.jpeg" ></figure>