Moroccan Runner Clinches Silver in 5,000m at Islamic Solidarity Games

Mohamed Fares wins the silver medal by finishing second in the 5,000m final with a time of 13min 54sec 0/100. He was beaten by Bahraini Birhanu Balew who clocked 13min 51sec 6/100. The third place was taken by Ugandan Abel Chebet with a time of 13min 54sec 9/100.

Proud to have been able to honor his country, Mohamed Fares said in a statement to the press that he gave everything he could to reach this level. "The event was tactical and I tried to position myself well from the 2nd kilometer despite the wind that was hindering my progress."

"Although I am aiming for the first place on the podium, I remain satisfied with this result," he said. Moroccan Soufiyan Bouqantar was unable to make his mark. He finished 5th with a time of 13min 57sec 4/100.