DAKAR – The young Algerian international athlete Louai Lamraoui won the gold medal in the long jump event at the international athletics meeting held on Saturday morning in Dakar, Senegal.

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Aged only 18 years old, Lamraoui soared to 7.83 meters, outperforming Senegalese Faye Amath (2nd / 7.75m) and South African Peter Makgato (3rd / 7.65m).

Several Algerian internationals are currently abroad, as part of their preparation ahead of upcoming major events, including the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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