About Jidou El Moctar
Born 1985. Jidou El Moctar is a sprinter.
Jidou Ould Khaye El Moctar (born 8 July 1985 in Nouakchott, Mauritania), also known as El Moctar Ould Jidou, is a Mauritanian runner who competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in the 200 m event. He was the flagbearer of Mauritania at the opening ceremony. El Moctar was eliminated in the first round but finished with a personal best time of 22.94 seconds.
El Moctar set his 100 m personal best of 11.23 seconds at the 2015 African Games, finishing 9th in the first heat. He was the flagbearer for Mauritania during the Parade of Nations.
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Who is Jidou El Moctar?
Olympic sprinter
When was Jidou El Moctar born?
Jidou El Moctar was born on 8 July 1985 in Nouakchott.
What is Jidou El Moctar's occupation?
Jidou El Moctar is a sprinter.
What nationality is Jidou El Moctar?
Jidou El Moctar's recorded nationality: Mauritania.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jidou El Moctar. https://biography.guide/jidou-el-moctar/
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