Khalid Tighazouine (born 18 June 1977) is a Moroccan middle distance runner who specializes in the 800 metres.
His personal best time over the distance is 1:45.27 minutes, achieved in September 2001 in Beijing.
In July 2004 Tighazouine tested positive for the drug nandrolone, and received a suspension from the IAAF which lasted until July 2006. [1] [2]
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Representing  Morocco | ||||
| 2001 | World Championships | Edmonton, Canada | 7th | 800 m |
| Mediterranean Games | Radès, Tunisia | 2nd | 800 m | |
| Jeux de la Francophonie | Ottawa, Canada | 1st | 800 m | |
| World Student Games | Beijing, PR China | 1st | 800 m | |
| 2002 | African Championships | Radès, Tunisia | 5th | 800 m |
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