Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj celebrates after winning the men's 1500 meters at the World Track & Field Championships in Seville, Spain, August 24, 1999. El Guerrouj, the world record-holder in the 1,500 and the mile, appeared primed to win the 1,500 at Atlanta four years ago. The Moroccan then clipped the heels of eventual gold medalist Noureddine Morceli of Algeria and fell, ultimately finishing last. Since then, el Guerrouj has run the three-fastest times in history.
