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Youcef Abdi
Australian athlete (born 1977)
Youcef Abdi (Kabyle: Yusef Ɛabdi) (born 7 December 1977) is an Australian athlete who specialized in the 3000 m steeplechase.
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He changed his allegiance from Algeria in 2000. Since his retirement from athletics he has found a new calling and currently plays soccer in the over 35's division for Waverly Old Boys alongside Socceroos ex-captain Craig Foster and ex-AFL player Adam Goodes.
Early life
Youcef Abdi was born in Azazga, Algeria, and moved to Australia as a teenager. He obtained Australian citizenship in 2000.[1]
Competition record
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Algeria | |||||
| 1996 | World Junior Championships | Sydney, Australia | 34th (h) | 800 m | 1:54.12 |
| Representing Australia | |||||
| 2000 | Oceania Championships | Adelaide, Australia | 2nd | 1500 m | 3:45.45[2] |
| 2002 | Commonwealth Games | Manchester, United Kingdom | 3rd | 1500 m | 3:37.77 |
| 2003 | World C
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