1. Overview
Anissa Khelfaoui is an Algerian fencer who has competed in the foil discipline at multiple Olympic Games and African Fencing Championships. Born on August 29, 1991, she has represented Algeria on the international stage, achieving notable results including an individual bronze and a team silver medal at the African Championships. Her career highlights include appearances at the 2008, 2012, and 2016 Summer Olympics.
2. Personal life and background
Anissa Khelfaoui was born on August 29, 1991, and holds Algerian nationality. She is a professional fencer, specializing in the foil discipline. Her name in Arabic is انيسة خلفاويArabic.
3. Fencing career
Anissa Khelfaoui has had a significant career in international fencing, marked by her participation in multiple Olympic Games and consistent medal wins at the African Championships.
3.1. Olympic Games
Khelfaoui has participated in three consecutive Summer Olympic Games.
- At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, she competed and finished in 38th place.
- During the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom, Khelfaoui competed in the Women's foil individual event. She was defeated in the first round, specifically the Round of 64, with a score of 4-15 by Olga Leleiko of Ukraine.
- She also represented Algeria at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, again competing in the Women's foil event. In this appearance, she was defeated in the first round with a score of 6-15.
3.2. African Championships
Khelfaoui has achieved considerable success at the African Fencing Championships, earning multiple medals throughout her career.
- In 2016, she notably won an individual bronze medal in the foil event. In the same year, she also secured a team silver medal for Algeria, contributing to her nation's success.
- Additionally, she played a key role in her team winning team bronze medals in several other editions of the championships, specifically in 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2017.