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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 April 1991 Martigues, France |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event(s) | 800 m, 1500 m |
| Club | Martigues Sports Athlé |
Samir Dahmani (born 3 April 1991 in Martigues) is a French middle-distance runner. [1] He represented his country in the 800 metres at the 2017 World Championships without qualifying for the semifinals.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  France | |||||
| 2007 | European Youth Olympic Festival | Belgrade, Serbia | 3rd | 800 m | 1:52.39 |
| 2009 | European Junior Championships | Novi Sad, Serbia | 9th | 1500 m | 3:55.57 |
| 2010 | World Junior Championships | Moncton, Canada | 5th | 800 m | 1:47.82 |
| 22nd (h) | 1500 m | 3:47.89 | |||
| 2011 | European U23 Championships | Prague, Czech Republic | 14th (h) | 800 m | 1:49.95 |
| 2017 | European Indoor Championships | Belgrade, Serbia | 19th (h) | 3000 m | 8:15.90 |
| World Championships | London, United Kingdom | 36th (h) | 800 m | 1:48.62 | |
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