| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 November 1988 Casablanca, Morocco [1] |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 1500 m, 5000 m |
Amine Khadiri (born 20 November 1988) is a Moroccan-born Cypriot middle-distance runner who competes primarily in the 1500 metres. [2] He has won multiple medals at the Games of the Small States of Europe.
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