Women 800m : Benhassi gives Morocco first medal at Athens

Moroccan Hasna Benhassi came in second this Monday at the women 800m, giving Morocco its first medal at the Olympic games of Athens. With 1mn 56.43, Benhassi, crossed the finish line behind British Kelly Holmes who becomes thus the Olympic champion with a timing of 1mn 56.38. The Bronze medal was captured by Slovenia's Joland Ceplac (1mn 56.43).

Former indoors world champ in the 1,500 m (Lisbon 2001), Benhassi will also compete on Tuesday in the first heats of the 1,500m.