The 2005 World Youth Championships in Athletics were held in Marrakesh, Morocco on July 13–July 17. The host stadium was Stade Sidi Youssef Ben Ali.
Harry Aikines-Aryeetey won a sprint double for Great Britain.
Éloyse Lesueur of France won her first major medal, a long jump silver, at these championships.
Abreham Cherkos
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Abreham Cherkos Feleke is an Ethiopian professional long-distance runner. A former track specialist, he now competes in road running events including the marathon.
Abreham Cherkos (in front) during the 2008 World Indoor Championships