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| Nationality | Italian |
| Born | 28 March 1989 Hiadna, Morocco |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Italy |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | Middle distance running |
| Club | Pro Patria Milano |
| Coached by | Giorgio Rondelli |
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| Personal best(s) |
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Abdellah Haidane (born 28 March 1989) is a Moroccan-born Italian middle distance runner.
He is coached by historian coach of Alberto Cova, Giorgio Rondelli. [1] His personal best in 1500 metres indoor is the ninth best Italian performance of all-time.
In 2014 Haidane tested positive for the stimulant Tuaminoheptane and was banned from sports for four months. [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | European Championships |  Barcelona | 8th | 1500 metres | 3:47.79 | |
| 2013 | European Indoor Championships |  Gothenburg | Heat | 3000 metres | 8:03.20 |
He has won 4 times the individual national championship.
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