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French long-distance runner
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Female
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Birth:
2 February 1962(Jijel)
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Biography
Introduction
Farida Fates (néeZigha; born 2 February 1962 in Jijel, Algeria) is a former French athlete, who specialized in long-distance running.
She won four track titles at the French Athletics Championships: over 1500 metres (1990), 3000 metres (1989 and 1994) and 5000 metres (1996). She also won three titles at the French Cross Country Championships (1990, 1996 and 1997).
On August 21, 1994 in Cologne, she improved the French 5000 m record by completing the distance in 15:16.41 minutes.
She won the bronze medal team at 1993 IAAF World Cross Country Championships and the team silver medal at the 1994 European Cross Country Championships.
International competitions
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | World Cross Country Championships | Amorebieta-Etxano, Spain | 8th | Individual | |
| 3rd | Team | ||||
| Mediterranean Games | Narbonne, France | 3rd | 1500 m | 4:12.60 | |
| 1994 | European Cup | Birmingham, United Kingdom | 2nd | 3000 m | 8:53.40 |
| European Championships | Helsinki, Finland | 7th | 3000 m | 8:46.04 | |
| European Cross Country Championships | Alnwick, United Kingdom | 2nd | Team | ||
| 1996 | European Cup | Madrid | 3rd | 5000 m | 15:47.72 |
| 1997 | World Indoor Championships | Paris, France | 7th | 3000 m | 8:54.98 |
National titles
- French Championships in Athletics
- 1500 m: 1990
- 3000 m: 1989, 1994
- 5000 m: 1996
- French Cross Country Championships
- Long course: 1990, 1996, 1997
Personal bests
| Event | Performance | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 metres | 4:08.11 | 1994 | |
| 3000 metres | 8:46.04 | 1994 | |
| 5000 metres | 15:16.41 | 1994 |