Mohamed Lahna

Mohamed Lahna (born 11 March 1982)[1] is a Moroccan paratriathlete. Lahna won bronze in the men's PT2 paratriathlon at the 2016 Paralympics.[2]

Mohamed Lahna
Mohamed Lahna, Rio de Janeiro, September 2016
Personal information
Full nameMohamed Lahna
National teamMorocco
Born (1982-03-11) 11 March 1982
Sport
SportParatriathlon
DisabilityAmputee
Disability classPT2
Medal record
Men's paratriathlon
Representing  Morocco
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Rio PT2

Background

Mohamed Lahna was born without a right femur; due to this, he was not able to compete in his first triathlon until 2008. He started as a strong swimmer and was able to swim across the Strait of Gibraltar.[3] He went on to represent Morocco until 2016.

As of 2017, Lahna has been competing under World Triathlon after requesting a change of representation from Morocco to the United States.

Mohamed has won four gold medals to date as well as 13 podium finishes and is currently ranked fourth in the world.[4]

Career

Lahna won bronze in the PT2 category at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio, the first Paralympics to include triathlon events.[2] Lahna won in 1 hour 13 minutes and 35 seconds, with a margin of 46-second from the winner, the British Andy Lewis.[5]

References
  1. "Mohamed Lahna". Archived from the original on 10 October 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  2. "Jeux Paralympiques (Triathlon): Mohamed Lahna remporte le bronze". Maghreb Arabe Press (in French). 10 September 2016. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
  3. "Lahna looks to represent Morocco, Arab nations in Rio 2016". International Paralympic Committee. 18 April 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
  4. Union, International Triathlon. "Athlete Profile: Mohamed Lahna". Triathlon.org. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  5. "2016 Rio de Janeiro Paralympic Games : Sep 10 2016 : Men's PT2 : Results". International Triathlon Union. Retrieved 6 October 2016.


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