Youcef Abdi (Kabyle: Yusef Ɛabdi) (born 7 December 1977) is an Australian athlete who specialized in the 3000 m steeplechase. He changed his allegiance from Algeria in 2000. Since his retirement from athletics he has found a new calling and currently plays soccer in the over 35's division for Waverly Old Boys alongside Socceroos ex-captain Craig Foster and ex-AFL player Adam Goodes.
Early life Youcef Abdi was born in Azazga, Algeria, and moved to Australia as a teenager. He obtained Australian citizenship in 2000.
Competition record Representing 1996World Junior ChampionshipsSydney, Australia34th (h)800 m1:54.12Representing 2000Oceania ChampionshipsAdelaide, Australia2nd1500 m3:45.45Guest participation2002Commonwealth GamesManchester, United Kingdom3rd1500 m3:37.772003World ChampionshipsParis, France10th (sf)1500 m3:40.132006Commonwealth GamesMelbourne, Australia11th3000 m s'chase9:02.222007World ChampionshipsOsaka, Japan36th (h)3000 m s'chase9:51.332008Olympic GamesBeijing, China6th3000 m s'chase8:16.362009World ChampionshipsBerlin, Germany34th (h)3000 m s'chase8:49.882010Commonwealth GamesDelhi, India6th3000 m s'chase8:33.202011World ChampionshipsDaegu, South Korea28th (h)3000 m s'chase8:38.422012Olympic GamesLondon, United Kingdom23rd (h)3000 m s'chase8:29.81
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