Tunisian swimmer Ahmed Hafnaoui wins surprise title at 18 July 25, 2021 by archyde Published on : 25/07/2021 – 05:41 Tunisian Ahmed Hafnaoui, 18, created a sensation on Sunday by surprisingly winning the 400m freestyle final at the Tokyo Olympics. He succeeds his compatriot Oussama Mellouli, crowned over 1,500 m during the Beijing Games. No one was waiting for him on the top step of the podium. At 18 and for his first games, Tunisian Ahmed Hafnaoui achieved a feat on Sunday July 25 by winning the final of the 400m freestyle in Tokyo. The young swimmer from Esperance Sportive de Tunis, a specialist in long distances, completed the race in 3 min 43 sec 36, third best time of the year, capping in the last length the Australian Jack McLoughlin (3: 43.52) , 26 years.