Moroccan rising star El Kaouch on El-Guerrouj's heels

After Hicham El-Guerrouj won the world senior title in 1500 m last year in Athens, rising star Adil El Kaouch won the world junior title, confirming Morocco's supremacy over the distance.

El Kaouch ran the distance in 3:42.43 during the World junior championship, which wound up on Sunday in Annecy, France. The silver medal went to Kenyan Benjamin Kipkurui, while Poland's Robert Witt won the Bronze.

Morocco ranked 16th in the championships, with 1 gold medal and 3 bronze. China topped all participating countries, followed by Russia and Britain.

In England, Moroccan Mahjoub Haida won the 800 m race at the Sheffield IAAF meeting. Another Moroccan, Lahlou Benyouness came in second.

For their part, Mohamed Amyn and Hicham Bouaouich ranked second and third respectively in 3,000 m race.