Abdellatief Abouheif

Abdellatief Abouheif (September 30, 1929 in Alexandria, Egypt – April 23, 2008 in Alexandria) was an Egyptian marathon swimming champion. He was educated at Eton College and Sandhurst Military Academy, from where he graduated in 1956. He was the 1964, 1965, 1968 World Professional Marathon Swimming Federation Champion. He also was recognised as the Marathon Swimmer of the Century by the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 2001.

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 30, 1929
Birth place
Alexandria , Egypt
Nationality
Egypt
Date of deathApril 23, 2008
Place of death
Egypt

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