Posted: December 28, 2007

(RRW) Athletics: Gharib OK After Serious Car Accident

From David Monti © 2007 Race Results Weekly, all rights reserved RaceResultsWeekly.com French language wire services are reporting that two-time world marathon champion, Jaouad Gharib, was OK after being involved in a serious car accident in Morocco. The accident took place on Dec. 21, on the road between Meknès and Khénifra where the athlete was driving to visit his family for a holiday. His 4x4 flipped, causing mostly minor injuries. You can read the story here (in French). Thanks to Carole Fuchs for pointing out the story, and we wish Jaouad a speedy recovery and return to training. Subscribe to the Runner's Web Weekly Digest