Khalid Skah is a retired Moroccan middle-distance runner, born on March 2, 1969. He is best known for his achievements in the 5000 meters and 10,000 meters events. Skah gained international recognition for winning the gold medal in the 10,000 meters at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, making him one of Morocco's prominent athletes. Throughout his career, Skah set several national records and competed in various international competitions, including the World Championships and African Championships. His success has contributed to Morocco's reputation in long-distance running, alongside other notable athletes like Hicham El Guerrouj.