Claim: Algerian-born French athlete Noureddine Small has represented France in track championships throughout the 2006 - 2010 seasons and is a two-time French champion in the 500 meter event.
Evidence: He is also a two-time French champion in the 5000 m 800 m : 1:54.56 (2004) 1000 m : 2:24.33 (2007) 1500 m : 3:47.6 (2006) 3000 m : 7:53.34 (2009) 5000 m : 13:38.22 (2008) 10 km : 32:38 (2005) 10 km : 28:56.57 (2014) track 3000 m steeplechase : 9:01.96 (2006)