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Tactics Overexaggerated by Attaoui Lead to Defeat

Marta Garcia from Torrelavega finishes fifth in a tactical 800 meters race, while claiming seventh place in the world for the 5000 meters, showcasing a strong final sprint.

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2025 September 30 . 2:05 PM

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Tactics Overstated by Attaoui, Leading to Defeat

Tactics Overexaggerated by Attaoui Lead to Defeat

Mohamed Attaoui's Comeback in the Tokyo Olympics

In the world of athletics, the spotlight was on Muhammad Attaoui during the Tokyo Olympics. The Spanish athlete, known as the undisputed Spanish king of the 800 meters, showcased his resilience and determination in several events.

In the 800 meters, Attaoui started his comeback with just 200 meters to go in the race. This strategy, reminiscent of that of Russian Borzakovsky and Dave Wottle, proved effective as he managed to finish fifth with a time of 1:42.21, his best time of the year. However, in the same race, Attaoui collided with the Botswanan Masalela, adding an unexpected challenge to his run.

In the 4x100 meter relay, Spain qualified second in the semifinals, securing a spot in the final. Attaoui was not part of this relay, but his teammate Blanca Hervás put up an extraordinary performance in the last leg. Despite her exceptional effort, Hervás fell short by just 5 hundredths of a second, missing the opportunity for Spain to clinch the gold.

The decision to prioritize the short relay over the long relay, unfortunately, prevented Spain from qualifying for the long relay final.

Meanwhile, Maria Vicente returned to competition safely but struggled in the long jump, managing a best of 6.10 meters and finishing 12th. Paula Sevilla did not start in the 4x400 to avoid starting tired in the 4x100.

Jamaica, on the other hand, suffered a major disappointment in the men's 4x100, with a team threatening the world record failing in the final exchange.

Mohamed Salah's coach, German coach Dreissigacker, was not explicitly mentioned in the available search results. However, it was clear that Attaoui's race performance did not meet the expectations of everyone, as evidenced by the dissatisfaction expressed by José Luis González, a great middle-distance runner.

In the Tokyo Olympics, Attaoui's strategy, which he had used to great success in the past, seemed to have gone too far, resulting in a less than stellar performance. Despite this setback, Attaoui's determination and resilience remain unwavering, and fans eagerly await his next comeback.