Moroccan king congratulates El Guerrouj for his victory in Spain

King Mohammed VI has congratulated Moroccan athlete, Hicham El-Guerrouj, for his triumph Tuesday in Seville where he won the 1,500 m world title for the second consecutive time. El-Guerrouj, 25, who confirmed his supremacy over the 1,500 m distance, has retained his world 1,500-meter title, setting a new championship record clocking 3:27.65 which is the fifth-fastest time ever run at that distance.

El Guerrouj has already won the 1,500 m world indoor and outdoor titles and an Olympic gold medal at the same distance. He is also the recordman of the mile and 1,500 m.