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My Take
Khannouchi fascinates me as a story about belonging as much as speed. Born in Meknes, Morocco, he became an American citizen and then held the marathon world record, which means he reached the very top after uprooting his whole life. The marathon punishes shortcuts; every mile he logged in an unfamiliar country is written into those records. Times eventually fall, but I find the immigrant arc behind them far more durable than any number. To run that far, that fast, while rebuilding your identity in a new land takes a stubbornness I deeply respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Khalid Khannouchi
- Name (Japanese)
- ハーリド・ハヌーシ
- Reading
- はーりど・はぬーし
- Born
- December 22, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Meknes, Meknès Prefecture, Morocco
- Occupation
- marathon runner / long-distance runner / athletics competitor
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Khalid Khannouchi born?
Born December 22, 1971 (age 54).
Where is Khalid Khannouchi from?
Khalid Khannouchi is from Meknes, Meknès Prefecture, Morocco.
What does Khalid Khannouchi do?
Khalid Khannouchi works as marathon runner, long-distance runner, athletics competitor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.