Historic moment as first Saudi Arabian woman competes in 800m

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Historic moment as first Saudi Arabian woman competes in 800m

Sarah Attar was born in California to an American mother and a Saudi father Photo: Getty Images

First Saudi Arabian woman to compete in an Olympics track and field event finished last in her 800m heat.
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Wearing a white hood, a long-sleeved green top and black leggings, she received a standing ovation from spectators in the Olympics Stadium despite finishing eighth, more than 30 seconds behind the seventh-placed runner.

Source: Historic moment as first Saudi Arabian woman competes in 800m - Telegraph