Soufiane El Bakkali is a Moroccan middle-distance runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase. He is a two-time Olympic champion, having won gold in the event at both the 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Olympics. From Wikipedia
Ruppert's 8:01.49 finish at the Diamond League meeting surpasses a 26-year-old record, earning him second place behind Soufiane El Bakkali.
