| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 4, 1974 |
| Height | 1.56 m (5 ft 1+1⁄2 in) |
| Weight | 49 kg (108 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Morocco |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Marathon |
Samira Raif (born 4 April 1974 in Casablanca) is a Moroccan long-distance runner. [1] She competed in the marathon at the 2012 Summer Olympics, placing 73rd with a time of 2:38:31, a seasonal best. [2]
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