Regional winners from the World Athletics Championships 2022 — in pictures

We round up the athletes from Mena and Gulf countries that struck gold (or silver, or bronze) at the bi-annual competition

EUGENE, OREGON - JULY 18: Soufiane El Bakkali of Team Morocco celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the gold medal in the Men's 3000m Steeplechase Final on day four of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22 at Hayward Field on July 18, 2022 in Eugene, Oregon. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images / AFP

El Bakkali celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony. Reuters

El Bakkali celebrates with the national flag after winning gold. AFP

El Bakkali is hugged by one of his supporters. AFP

El Bakkali and Getnet Wale of Ethiopa crossing the hurdle at the water during the men's 3000m Steeplechase final. EPA

Gold medalist Mutaz Essa Barshim of Team Qatar celebrates after winning gold in the Men's High Jump Final. AFP

Barshim celebrates on the podium during the medal ceremony. Reuters

Barshim celebrates with his family after winning the final of the Men's High Jump. EPA

Barshim after competing. AFP

Barshim during the final of the Men's High Jump. EPA

Barshim mid-flight. EPA

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