| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 2 June 1972 (age 51) Roubaix |
| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Sport | |
| Event | Cross Country |
Zahia Dahmani (born 2 June 1972, in Roubaix) is a former French athlete, who specialized in long-distance running.
Dahmani won the French national title for the half marathon in 2001, the 5000 metres in 1997, the 10,000 metres in 1997 and 1999, and 10K run in 1997 and 2000.
In 1996, during the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships in Palma, Spain, she won the silver medal in the team event alongside her compatriots Christine Mallo and Muriel Linsolas.
At the European Cross Country Championships, she received the team silver medal in 1999 and the bronze team medal in 1996.
| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | World Half Marathon Championships | Palma, Spain | 2nd | Team | 3:38:44 |
| Event | Performance | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5000 metres | 15:37.98 | Saint Petersburg, Russia | 29 May 1999 |
| 10,000 metres | 32:10.21 | Reims, France | 27 June 1997 |
| Half marathon | 1:11:28 | Montbéliard, France | 1 October 1995 |
| Marathon | 2:29:58 | Paris, France | 8 April 2001 |
