Benhassi, Hasna (1978–)
Benhassi, Hasna (1978–)
Moroccan runner. Born June 1, 1978, in Morocco.
Won the 800 meters at the Mediterranean Games (1997); set 4 Moroccan records (1998); placed 8th in 800 meters at Sydney Olympics (2000); at World Indoor championship, placed 1st for 1,500 meters (2001); won a silver medal for 800 meters at Athens Olympics (2004).
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