Quick Info
| Profession | Long-distance runner |
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| Nationality | American (originally Moroccan) |
| Date of Birth | 08/04/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Tighassaline, Khenifra, Morocco |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Latest News about Zouhair Talbi
20/04/2026
Talbi finished fifth at the 130th Boston Marathon and was the top American man, running a personal best of 2:03:45. That time was reported as the fastest ever by an American at Boston, though it is not eligible as an official U.S. record under World Athletics rules.
11/01/2026
Talbi won the Chevron Houston Marathon in 2:05:45, breaking his own course record from 2024. It was his first race as a United States citizen, and he beat second-place Adane Gebre of Ethiopia by 31 seconds. He became the first American to win the men's Houston Marathon title since 2003.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Moroccan-born American long-distance runner who competes in the marathon, half marathon, 5000m and 10000m. He won the Chevron Houston Marathon in January 2026 as a newly naturalised American citizen. |
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| Turned Professional | 2022 |
| Current Residence | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
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| Weight | 66 kg (145 lb) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Northwest Kansas Technical College | Attended before moving to Oklahoma City University |
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| Oklahoma City University | Competed for the OCU team under coach Matt Aguero; college career included seven NAIA national championships and two NJCAA All-American honours |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Elizabeth |
| Children | Amir (born 2025) |
| Residence | Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States |
Relationships & More
| Coach | Scott Simmons, American Distance Project (since 2023) |
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Family
| Spouse | Elizabeth, a runner who placed tenth at the 2026 Houston Marathon |
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| Son | Amir |
Career
| Early Career | Played soccer as a child before turning to distance running as a teenager; represented the Moroccan national team from age 18 to 22 |
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| College Career | Moved to the United States and competed in the NAIA; personal best of 28:02 for 10,000m in Portland, Oregon in 2019 was set before college completion |
| Major Results |
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| Citizenship | Became a United States citizen and won his first Houston Marathon after naturalisation |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dedicated a year to learning English to communicate with American college coaches | |
| 2. Ran the 2026 United Airlines NYC Half while fasting for Ramadan | |
| 3. Joined the U.S. Army Reserve to help gain U.S. citizenship | |
| 4. Mentors young runners through YouTube and Instagram | |
| 5. Beat Eliud Kipchoge in a marathon, according to LetsRun coverage of the 2023 Boston Marathon |
