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Zoubida Laayouni (born 5 February 1956) is a retired Moroccan athlete who specialised in the discus throw. [1] She won eight medals at the African Championships in Athletics including a record six gold medals.
Her personal best in the event is 56.94 metres set in Meknès in 1994. This is the still standing national record.
1Representing Africa
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