| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 August 1989 (age 33) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Track and field |
| Disability class | T37 |
Medal record | |
Sofiane Hamdi (born 22 August 1989) [1] [2] is a Paralympic athlete from Algeria competing mainly in category T37 sprint events.
He competed in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There he won a silver medal in the men's 200 metres – T37 event and a bronze medal in the men's 100 metres – T37 event
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