Abdellatif Baka

Abdellatif Baka, born on September 2, 1994, in Constantine, Algeria, is a renowned middle-distance runner who competes in T13 events for athletes with visual impairment. Despite his visual impairment, Baka has demonstrated remarkable abilities in athletics, earning him numerous accolades and marking him as one of the most inspiring figures in Paralympic sports.

Baka made his debut at the 2012 Summer Paralympics and has since won multiple Paralympic medals, including gold at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. He is known for his exceptional speed, endurance, and determination.

Beyond the track, Baka is recognized for his dedication to raising awareness about disability sports and promoting societal inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

2012 Summer Paralympics

• Debut and Early Success: Baka made his Paralympic debut at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, where he competed in the 800m and 1500m events, finishing in fourth and eighth place, respectively.

2016 Summer Paralympics

• Breakthrough Performance: Baka's breakthrough came at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, where he won the gold medal in the 1500m event, setting a world record in the process. His time in this race was faster than the gold medalist in the same event at the Rio Olympics, earning him worldwide recognition.

2020 Summer Paralympics

• Continued Success: At the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo, Baka continued to demonstrate his exceptional abilities, securing a silver medal in the 1500m event.

World Para Athletics Championships

• Debut: Baka made his debut at the World Para Athletics Championships in 2013.

Achievements:

• 2013: Baka won the bronze medal in the 800m event.
• 2017: Baka secured the gold medal in the 1500m event, setting a championship record.
• 2019: Baka added another gold medal to his collection in the 1500m event.

• Position: Primarily competes in middle-distance events (800m and 1500m).
• Skills: Known for his exceptional speed, endurance, and strategic race planning. Baka's determination and resilience are also key aspects of his success.

• Family: Baka comes from a family of athletes, with his brothers also representing Algeria in Paralympic athletics.
• Advocacy: Baka is an active advocate for disability sports and has worked to raise awareness about the potential of individuals with disabilities.

• Abdellatif Baka is a celebrated figure in Paralympic sports, not only for his exceptional performances but also for his advocacy work. His achievements have challenged societal perceptions about disability and inspired countless individuals around the world.

Paralympic Medals:

• Gold in the 1500m event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics.
• Silver in the 1500m event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.

World Para Athletics Championships:

• Gold in the 1500m event at the 2017 and 2019 championships.
• Bronze in the 800m event at the 2013 championships.

Books

• There are currently no books specifically about Abdellatif Baka's career.

Websites

• Paralympic.org: Information about Abdellatif Baka’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org
• World Para Athletics: Detailed information on Baka's performances at World Para Athletics Championships. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org/athletics
• IPC Athletics: Official site with updates on Baka’s performance and records in IPC Athletics. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org/athletics

Articles

• BBC Sport: Abdellatif Baka: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport/disability-sport
• The Guardian: Abdellatif Baka’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport