Maher Ban Hlima (born July 24, 1989[1]) is a Polish racewalker of Tunisian origin.
 Maher Ben Hlima at Záhorácka dvadsiatka 2023 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Poland /  Tunisia |
| Born | July 24, 1989 |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Event | Racewalking |
| Club | RKS Łódź |
| Coached by | Andrzej Chylinski |
Career
editMaher Ben Hlima won the 2007 African Junior Championship in the 10,000 m walk, representing Tunisia.[2] In 2008, he participated in the World Junior Athletics Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, over the same distance, where he failed to finish the race due to disqualification.[3] He then interrupted his sports career and moved to Poland, where, among other things, he opened a transport company.[4] In 2019 he obtained Polish citizenship, and in 2021 he returned to racing.[5] Since May 31, 2023, he is eligible to represent Poland internationally.[1]
In 2023, he won the Polish championship in the 10,000 m and silver medals in the 5000 m (indoor), 20 km and 35 km distances.[6] At the 69th Janusz Kusociński Memorial, he set a Polish record in the 1-mile walk with a time of 5:35.49.[7] In 2024 he won the title of Polish indoor champion at 5000 m,[8] Polish vice-championship at 20 km[9] and gold at 10,000 m.[10] He also competed in the world team championships (29th place in team with Olga Chojecka)[11] and the European 20 km championships (7th place).[12]
Since 2023 he has represented the RKS Lodz club (coach: Andrzej Chylinski), and earlier KS Ultra Team Lódz.[6]
Competition record
edit| Year | Competition | Venue | Position | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representing Tunisia
| |||||
| 2007 | African Junior Championships | Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | 1st | 10,000 m | 53:09.98[2] |
| Representing Poland
| |||||
| 2023 | Polish Indoor Championships | Toruń, Poland | 2nd | 5000 m | 20:33.44[13] |
| Polish Championships | Warsaw, Poland | 2nd | 20 km | 1:25.01[14] | |
| Polish Championships | Dudince, Slovakia | 2nd | 35 km | 2:43.38[15] | |
| Polish Championships | Gorzów Wielkopolski, Poland | 1st | 10,000 m | 40:35.48[16] | |
| 2024 | Polish Indoor Championships | Wrocław, Poland | 1st | 5000 m | 19:37.59[16] |
| World Race Walking Team Championships (in team with Olga Chojecka) |
Antalya, Turkey | 29th | marathon, mixed relay | 3:07:31[11] | |
| Polish Championships | Warsaw, Poland | 2nd | 20 km | 1:23:28[17][9] | |
| European Championships | Rome, Italy | 7th | 20 km | 1:21:12[12] | |
| Polish Championships | Bydgoszcz, Poland | 1st | 10,000 m | 40:33.56[10] | |
Personal bests
edit- 5000 m walk – 19:35,90 (2023-05-13, Warsaw)[1]
- 5000 m walk (indoors) – 19:37,59 (2024-02-11, Wrocław)[1]
- 10,000 m walk – 39:32,63 (2024-03-27, Warsaw)[18]
- 10 km walk – 39:46 (2023-09-16, Druskieniki)[1]
- 20 km walk – 1:20:06 (2024-05-18, A Coruña)[1]
- 35 km walk – 2:43:38 (2023-03-25, Dudince)[1]
- Mile walk – 5:35,49 (2023-0-04, Chorzów) – Polish national record[7][19]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Maher Ben Hlima at World Athletics [Retrieved 29th June 2023].
- ^ a b "African Junior Championships 2007". wjah.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2016-02-22.
- ^ "World Junior Championships 2008". wjah.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ^ Karolina Jaskulska (2023-06-12). "Śpi 3-4 godziny dziennie, kieruje firmą. Marzy o występie dla Polski na igrzyskach" (in Polish). sport.pl. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ^ Tomasz Łyżwiński (2022-07-03). "Jeździ TIR-em, prowadzi firmę i marzy o igrzyskach" (in Polish). onet.pl. Retrieved 2023-06-30.
- ^ a b Maher Ban Hlima in the database of Polish Athletic Association (in Polish) [Retrieved 29th June 2023].
- ^ a b Tomasz Kalemba (2023-06-04). "Świetne wyniki Polaków. Rekordowy bieg Ewy Swobody, znakomita seria Wojciecha Nowickiego". Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ "Wrocław 11.02.2024 68. PZLA Halowe Mistrzostwa Polski (chód)" (in Polish). Retrieved 2024-02-13.
- ^ a b "3rd Korzeniowski Warsaw Race Walking Cup Warszawa (POL)". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
- ^ a b "Wyniki konkurencji 100. PZLA Mistrzostwa Polski BYDGOSZCZ, 27-29 czerwca 2024 10000 m chód M" (PDF). domtel-sport.pl. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2024-06-29. Retrieved 2024-06-29.
- ^ a b "FINAL. Marathon Race Walk Mixed Relay. Results. Antalya 24. World Athletics Race Walking Team Championship". Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ a b "Men's 20 Kilometres Race Walk". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-06-09.
- ^ "67. PZLA Halowe Mistrzostwa Polski" (PDF) (in Polish). pzla.pl. 2023-02-19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-02-19. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ "PZLA Mistrzostwa Polski w chodzie na 20 km, 2. Korzeniowski Warsaw Race Walk Cup, World Walking Tour Gold 2022 WARSZAWA, 23 kwietnia 2023" (PDF) (in Polish). pzla.pl. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ "Dudinská 50. 25 March 2023, Dudince, Slovakia" (PDF). pzla.pl. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ a b "99. PZLA Mistrzostwa Polski. Wyniki konkurencji 10000 m chód M" (PDF) (in Polish). Retrieved 2023-08-01.
- ^ "PZLA Mistrzostwa Polski w chodzie na 20 km. 3. Korzeniowski Warsaw Race Walk Cup, World Walking Tour Gold. Warszawa, 5 maja 2024" (PDF) (in Polish). pzla.pl. Retrieved 2024-05-09.
- ^ "Rekordy życiowe Chojeckiej i Ben Hlimy podczas Road to Antalya24" (in Polish). 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-04-01.
- ^ "Polski Związek Lekkiej Atletyki" (2023-06-04). "69. ORLEN Memoriał Janusza Kusocińskiego" (PDF) (in Polish). Retrieved 2023-06-30.