2005 World Championships in Athletics – Men's 1500 metres
Encyclopedia
The men's 1500 metres
at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics
was held on August 6, 8 and 10 at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium
.
1500 metres
The 1,500-metre run is the premier middle distance track event.Aerobic endurance is the biggest factor contributing to success in the 1500 metres but the athlete also requires significant sprint speed.In modern times, the 1,500-metre run has been run at a pace faster than the average person could...
at the 2005 World Championships in Athletics
2005 World Championships in Athletics
The 10th World Championships in Athletics, under the auspices of the International Association of Athletics Federations , were held in the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki, Finland , the site of the first IAAF World Championships in 1983. One theme of the 2005 championships was paralympic sports, some of...
was held on August 6, 8 and 10 at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium
Helsinki Olympic Stadium
The Helsinki Olympic Stadium , located in the Töölö district about from the center of the Finnish capital Helsinki, is the largest stadium in the country, nowadays mainly used for hosting sports events and big concerts. The stadium is best known for being the center of activities in the 1952...
.
Medalists
| Gold |  Rashid RamziRashid Ramzi Rashid Ramzi is a Moroccan-Bahraini track and field athlete competing internationally for Bahrain in the 800 metres and 1500 metres. Ramzi was investigated by the IAAF after the 2008 Summer Games and was stripped of his gold medal for doping.Ramzi was born in Asfi, Morocco... Bahrain Bahrain ' , officially the Kingdom of Bahrain , is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The population in 2010 stood at 1,214,705, including 235,108 non-nationals. Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002.Bahrain is... (BHR) |
| Silver |  Adil KaouchAdil Kaouch Adil Kaouch is a Moroccan middle distance runner.In 1998 he won the World Junior Championships over 1500 metres... Morocco Morocco Morocco , officially the Kingdom of Morocco , is a country located in North Africa. It has a population of more than 32 million and an area of 710,850 km², and also primarily administers the disputed region of the Western Sahara... (MAR) |
| Bronze |  Rui SilvaRui Silva Rui Silva is a Portuguese athlete, who represents Sporting Clube de Portugal. As a distance runner, he specializes at the 1500 and 3000 m events, although he has at times run the 800 metres as well. He is the national champion at 1500 m... Portugal Portugal Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the... (POR) |
Results
All times shown are in seconds.Heat 1
Mehdi BaalaMehdi BaalaMehdi Baala is a French middle-distance athlete competing mainly at 1500 metres. Baala has won numerous major medals, including two European titles. Baala is considered to be the best French middle-distance runner of all time...
3:36.56 Q
Tarek BoukensaTarek BoukensaTarek Boukensa is an Algerian runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He was born in Annaba.-Achievements:-Personal bests:*800 metres - 1:46.10 min *1500 metres - 3:30.92 min *3000 metres - 7:43.23 min...
3:36.70 Q
Alex KipchirchirAlex KipchirchirAlex Kipchirchir Rono is a middle distance runner from Kenya.- Career :He graduated from Litein High School. He played football and basketball when still at school and did not take up athletics until December 2001, when he met Moses Tanui who persuaded him to become runner...
3:36.74 Q
Kevin SullivanKevin Sullivan (athlete)Kevin Sullivan is a middle distance runner from Canada. He was born in Brantford, Ontario.-Athletic career:Sullivan competed in 1000 metre, 1500 metre, and mile events and represented Canada. His personal best times are 3:31.71 for the 1500 and 3:50.36 for the mile...
3:36.80 Q
Michael East 3:36.84 Q
Alan WebbAlan Webb (athlete)Alan Webb is an American athlete. He holds the American record in the mile, with a time of 3:46.91. He competes professionally for Nike.-High school:...
3:36.84 q- Yassine BensghirYassine BensghirYassine Bensghir is a Moroccan middle distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He was born in Rabat.His personal best time over the distance is 3:33.04 minutes, achieved in July 2007 in Monaco.-Achievements:...
3:37.11 q 
Juan Carlos HigueroJuan Carlos HigueroJuan Carlos Higuero Mate is a Spanish middle distance runner, who mostly concentrates on the 1500 metres. He was born in Aranda de Duero, Burgos....
3:37.40 q
Joeri Jansen 3:39.43 q
Adrian BlincoeAdrian BlincoeAdrian Blincoe is a New Zealand middle distance runner who specializes mainly in the 5000 metres. He also competes in the 1500 metres and in the 3000 metres. In July 2008, Adrian set the New Zealand record in the 5000m, running 13:10.19...
3:39.54 q
Jonas Hamm 3:43.20
Ahmed Mohamed Abdillahi 3:50.92 (PB)
Fumikazu Kobayashi 3:51.76 Peter Roko Ashak DNS
Heat 2
- Arturo CasadoArturo CasadoArturo Casado Alda is a Spanish middle distance runner.-Achievements:-Personal bests:*800 metres - 1:44.74 - Rieti 29.08.2010*1500 metres - 3:32.70 - Berlin 22.08.2010*Mile - 3:52.38 - Oslo 15.06.2007...
3:41.64 Q - Adil KaouchAdil KaouchAdil Kaouch is a Moroccan middle distance runner.In 1998 he won the World Junior Championships over 1500 metres...
3:41.75 Q (SB) - Christopher LukezicChristopher LukezicChristopher Lukezic is an American middle distance runner.-High School Years:Lukezic attended Auburn High School in Auburn, Washington and competed in cross country and track & field. In track, Lukezic became known as one of the top distance runners in the nation. While in high school Lukezic won...
3:41.80 Q - Rui SilvaRui SilvaRui Silva is a Portuguese athlete, who represents Sporting Clube de Portugal. As a distance runner, he specializes at the 1500 and 3000 m events, although he has at times run the 800 metres as well. He is the national champion at 1500 m...
3:41.83 Q 
Daham Najim BashirDaham Najim BashirDaham Najim Bashir , born David Nyaga , is a middle distance runner now representing Qatar after switching from Kenya....
3:41.88 Q- Daniel Kipchirchir KomenDaniel Kipchirchir KomenDaniel Kipchirchir Komen is a Kenyan middle distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres.He graduated from Timboroa High School in 2003...
3:41.91 - Mounir YemmouniMounir YemmouniMounir Yemmouni is a French middle distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres.He competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2005 World Championships without reaching the finals...
3:42.39 - Antar ZerguelaineAntar ZerguelaineAntar Zerguelaïne is an Algerian middle distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He was born in Jijel.-Achievements:-External links:...
3:43.02 - Belal Mansoor AliBelal Mansoor AliBelal Mansoor Ali is a middle distance runner now representing Bahrain after changing nationality from Kenya.He was born John Yego on October 17, 1988 in Kenya. A lot of controversy has surrounded his age, starting when he won the 1500 metres race at the 2005 IAAF World Youth Championships in...
3:43.15 
Hudson de SouzaHudson de SouzaHudson Santos de Souza is a Brazilian middle distance runner who competes mostly over 1500 metres. He has broken a number of South American records in middle-distance events....
3:43.18- Nick McCormick 3:44.40
Mulugeta WendimuMulugeta WendimuMulugeta Wendimu Gebere is an Ethiopian middle-distance runner, best known for finishing third over 3000 metres at the 2004 IAAF World Athletics Final. He also competed at the Olympic Games in Athens that year, finishing tenth in the 1500 metres competition...
3:44.42 Samwel MweraSamwel MweraSamwel Mwera is a Tanzanian middle distance runner who specializes in the 800 and 1500 metres. He was born in Musoma.-Achievements:-Personal bests:*800 metres - 1:45.28 min *1500 metres - 3:35.42 min...
DNS Alin Soares DNS
Heat 3
- Rashid RamziRashid RamziRashid Ramzi is a Moroccan-Bahraini track and field athlete competing internationally for Bahrain in the 800 metres and 1500 metres. Ramzi was investigated by the IAAF after the 2008 Summer Games and was stripped of his gold medal for doping.Ramzi was born in Asfi, Morocco...
3:38.32 Q 
Ivan HeshkoIvan HeshkoIvan Heshko is a Ukrainian athlete specializing in the 1500 meters. He was born in Chernivtsi Oblast, Northern Bukovina....
3:39.84 Q- Nicholas Willis 3:39.89 Q
- Reyes EstévezReyes EstévezReyes Estévez López is a Spanish 1500 metres runner. He won the European Championships' final 1998 in Budapest...
3:39.93 Q - Markos GenetiMarkos GenetiMarkos Geneti is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who previously competed in track running, but now is a road specialist....
3:39.94 Q - Youssef BabaYoussef BabaYoussef Baba is an athlete from Morocco who specialises in middle distance running. He was born in Khenifra. He is member of Turkish multi sport club Fenerbahçe SK.-Achievements:- External links :*...
3:39.96 q - Rob Myers 3:40.16 q
- Nathan BrannenNathan BrannenNathan Brannen is a Canadian middle distance runner.Brannen was born in Cambridge, Ontario. He is affiliated with the Tri City Track Club.He holds a personal best in the 800m of 1:46:00.-References:*...
3:40.69 q 
Johan Cronje 3:41.43 q- Augustine Kiprono Choge 3:41.70
James NolanJames NolanJames Nolan is an athletics coach who was an Irish international runner from 1996 until 2008. He was a two time Olympian who specialized in the 800 metres between 1996 and 2000 before changing to the 1500 metres later that year...
3:42.53
Armen Asyran 4:03.21 Kamal BoulahfaneKamal BoulahfaneKamal Boulahfane is an Algerian runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He was born in Djimla.-Achievements:-References:...
DNS
Heat 1
- Adil KaouchAdil KaouchAdil Kaouch is a Moroccan middle distance runner.In 1998 he won the World Junior Championships over 1500 metres...
3:40.51 Q (SB) - Arturo CasadoArturo CasadoArturo Casado Alda is a Spanish middle distance runner.-Achievements:-Personal bests:*800 metres - 1:44.74 - Rieti 29.08.2010*1500 metres - 3:32.70 - Berlin 22.08.2010*Mile - 3:52.38 - Oslo 15.06.2007...
3:40.61 Q - Alex KipchirchirAlex KipchirchirAlex Kipchirchir Rono is a middle distance runner from Kenya.- Career :He graduated from Litein High School. He played football and basketball when still at school and did not take up athletics until December 2001, when he met Moses Tanui who persuaded him to become runner...
3:40.68 Q - Rui SilvaRui SilvaRui Silva is a Portuguese athlete, who represents Sporting Clube de Portugal. As a distance runner, he specializes at the 1500 and 3000 m events, although he has at times run the 800 metres as well. He is the national champion at 1500 m...
3:40.72 Q - Reyes EstévezReyes EstévezReyes Estévez López is a Spanish 1500 metres runner. He won the European Championships' final 1998 in Budapest...
3:40.73 Q - Nicholas Willis 3:40.87
- Kevin SullivanKevin Sullivan (athlete)Kevin Sullivan is a middle distance runner from Canada. He was born in Brantford, Ontario.-Athletic career:Sullivan competed in 1000 metre, 1500 metre, and mile events and represented Canada. His personal best times are 3:31.71 for the 1500 and 3:50.36 for the mile...
3:41.00 - Mehdi BaalaMehdi BaalaMehdi Baala is a French middle-distance athlete competing mainly at 1500 metres. Baala has won numerous major medals, including two European titles. Baala is considered to be the best French middle-distance runner of all time...
3:41.34 - Youssef BabaYoussef BabaYoussef Baba is an athlete from Morocco who specialises in middle distance running. He was born in Khenifra. He is member of Turkish multi sport club Fenerbahçe SK.-Achievements:- External links :*...
3:42.12 - Rob Myers 3:42.38
- Johan Cronje 3:42.77
- Markos GenetiMarkos GenetiMarkos Geneti is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who previously competed in track running, but now is a road specialist....
3:42.80
Heat 2
- Rashid RamziRashid RamziRashid Ramzi is a Moroccan-Bahraini track and field athlete competing internationally for Bahrain in the 800 metres and 1500 metres. Ramzi was investigated by the IAAF after the 2008 Summer Games and was stripped of his gold medal for doping.Ramzi was born in Asfi, Morocco...
3:34.69 Q - Alan WebbAlan Webb (athlete)Alan Webb is an American athlete. He holds the American record in the mile, with a time of 3:46.91. He competes professionally for Nike.-High school:...
3:36.07 Q - Tarek BoukensaTarek BoukensaTarek Boukensa is an Algerian runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He was born in Annaba.-Achievements:-Personal bests:*800 metres - 1:46.10 min *1500 metres - 3:30.92 min *3000 metres - 7:43.23 min...
3:36.14 Q - Daham Najim BashirDaham Najim BashirDaham Najim Bashir , born David Nyaga , is a middle distance runner now representing Qatar after switching from Kenya....
3:36.38 Q - Ivan HeshkoIvan HeshkoIvan Heshko is a Ukrainian athlete specializing in the 1500 meters. He was born in Chernivtsi Oblast, Northern Bukovina....
3:36.60 Q - Juan Carlos HigueroJuan Carlos HigueroJuan Carlos Higuero Mate is a Spanish middle distance runner, who mostly concentrates on the 1500 metres. He was born in Aranda de Duero, Burgos....
3:36.65 q - Yassine BensghirYassine BensghirYassine Bensghir is a Moroccan middle distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He was born in Rabat.His personal best time over the distance is 3:33.04 minutes, achieved in July 2007 in Monaco.-Achievements:...
3:36.76 q - Christopher LukezicChristopher LukezicChristopher Lukezic is an American middle distance runner.-High School Years:Lukezic attended Auburn High School in Auburn, Washington and competed in cross country and track & field. In track, Lukezic became known as one of the top distance runners in the nation. While in high school Lukezic won...
3:37.20 - Adrian BlincoeAdrian BlincoeAdrian Blincoe is a New Zealand middle distance runner who specializes mainly in the 5000 metres. He also competes in the 1500 metres and in the 3000 metres. In July 2008, Adrian set the New Zealand record in the 5000m, running 13:10.19...
3:38.20 - Nathan BrannenNathan BrannenNathan Brannen is a Canadian middle distance runner.Brannen was born in Cambridge, Ontario. He is affiliated with the Tri City Track Club.He holds a personal best in the 800m of 1:46:00.-References:*...
3:39.37 - Michael East 3:40.27
- Joeri Jansen 3:44.88
Final
August 10, 2005- Rashid RamziRashid RamziRashid Ramzi is a Moroccan-Bahraini track and field athlete competing internationally for Bahrain in the 800 metres and 1500 metres. Ramzi was investigated by the IAAF after the 2008 Summer Games and was stripped of his gold medal for doping.Ramzi was born in Asfi, Morocco...
3:37.88 - Adil KaouchAdil KaouchAdil Kaouch is a Moroccan middle distance runner.In 1998 he won the World Junior Championships over 1500 metres...
3:38.00 (SB) - Rui SilvaRui SilvaRui Silva is a Portuguese athlete, who represents Sporting Clube de Portugal. As a distance runner, he specializes at the 1500 and 3000 m events, although he has at times run the 800 metres as well. He is the national champion at 1500 m...
3:38.02 - Ivan HeshkoIvan HeshkoIvan Heshko is a Ukrainian athlete specializing in the 1500 meters. He was born in Chernivtsi Oblast, Northern Bukovina....
3:38.71 - Arturo CasadoArturo CasadoArturo Casado Alda is a Spanish middle distance runner.-Achievements:-Personal bests:*800 metres - 1:44.74 - Rieti 29.08.2010*1500 metres - 3:32.70 - Berlin 22.08.2010*Mile - 3:52.38 - Oslo 15.06.2007...
3:39.45 - Juan Carlos HigueroJuan Carlos HigueroJuan Carlos Higuero Mate is a Spanish middle distance runner, who mostly concentrates on the 1500 metres. He was born in Aranda de Duero, Burgos....
3:40.34 - Alex KipchirchirAlex KipchirchirAlex Kipchirchir Rono is a middle distance runner from Kenya.- Career :He graduated from Litein High School. He played football and basketball when still at school and did not take up athletics until December 2001, when he met Moses Tanui who persuaded him to become runner...
3:40.43 - Tarek BoukensaTarek BoukensaTarek Boukensa is an Algerian runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He was born in Annaba.-Achievements:-Personal bests:*800 metres - 1:46.10 min *1500 metres - 3:30.92 min *3000 metres - 7:43.23 min...
3:41.01 - Alan WebbAlan Webb (athlete)Alan Webb is an American athlete. He holds the American record in the mile, with a time of 3:46.91. He competes professionally for Nike.-High school:...
3:41.04 - Daham Najim BashirDaham Najim BashirDaham Najim Bashir , born David Nyaga , is a middle distance runner now representing Qatar after switching from Kenya....
3:43.48 - Reyes EstévezReyes EstévezReyes Estévez López is a Spanish 1500 metres runner. He won the European Championships' final 1998 in Budapest...
3:46.65 - Yassine BensghirYassine BensghirYassine Bensghir is a Moroccan middle distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres. He was born in Rabat.His personal best time over the distance is 3:33.04 minutes, achieved in July 2007 in Monaco.-Achievements:...
3:50.19
External links
- Official results - IAAF.org