Morocco’s El Bakkali Returns Home to Hero’s Welcome After Paris 2024 Olympics Victory
Moroccan athlete Soufiane El Bakkali has been hailed as a hero after winning the gold medal in the 3000 meters steeplechase at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 28-year-old track and field star returned to his homeland on [Date] to a grand welcome at Rabat-SalΓ© Airport, where his fans and supporters gathered to celebrate his victory.
Upon his arrival, El Bakkali expressed his gratitude to God and the Moroccan people, dedicating his win to His Majesty the King. "I feel immense happiness, especially when I received a telegram from the King upon my arrival here. This made me extremely happy because it is the fourth telegram I have received from His Majesty, and this motivates me a lot," he said.
El Bakkali’s victory at the Paris 2024 Olympics marks his second consecutive gold medal in the event, having retained his title at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. He defeated American rival Kenneth Rooks by a margin of 0.36 seconds to claim the top spot on the podium.
The Moroccan athlete’s achievement is a testament to his dedication and hard work, and he has become a source of inspiration for athletes and fans alike around the world.
Additional sources: AP
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