Samir Nouioua

Samir Nouioua
Personal information
NationalityAlgerian
Born (1985-07-10) 10 July 1985 (age 39)
Tolga, Algeria
Sport
CountryAlgeria
SportAthletics (middle distance)
Disability classT46
Event(s)800 metres ; 1500 metres ; 5000 metres
ClubGSP Alger

Samir Nouioua (born 10 July 1985) is a Paralympian athlete from Algeria competing mainly in category T46 middle-distance events.

He competed in the 2004 Summer Paralympics in Athens, Greece. There he won a gold medal in the men's 1500 metres – T46 event, a gold medal in the men's 5000 metres – T46 event and a silver medal in the men's 800 metres – T46 event. He also competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There he won a silver medal in the men's 800 metres – T46 event and a bronze medal in the men's 1500 metres – T46 event

Achievements

Year Competition Venue Position Event Notes
Representing  Algeria
2004 Summer Paralympics Athens, Greece 2nd 800 m 1:58.71
1st 1500 m 3:58.75
1st 5000 m 14:54.49
2008 Summer Paralympics Beijing, China 2nd 800 m 1:52.97
3rd 1500 m 3:53.46
2011 World Championships Christchurch, New Zealand 1st 800 m 0:00.00
1st 1500 m 0:00.00
2012 Summer Paralympics London, Great Britain 2nd 800 m 1:52.33 RR
3rd 1500 m 3:51.80 PB
2013 World Championships Lyon, France 2nd 800 m 1:55.43
1st 1500 m 4:05.61
1st 5000 m 15:09.92 PB
2015 World Championships Doha, Qatar 1st 1500 m 3:53.36 CR
2016 Summer Paralympics Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1st 1500 m 3:59.46 SB