My parents came originally from the remote countryside. But… - Hassiba Boulmerka

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My parents came originally from the remote countryside. But for 10 years my father drove a truck in France and sent money home to our family.

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Hassiba Boulmerka (born 10 July 1968) is a former Algerian middle distance athlete. Her first major international tournament was the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where she was eliminated in the preliminary heat of both the 800 and 1500 m.

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My parents came originally from the remote countryside. But for 10 years my father drove a truck in France and sent money home to our family. - Hassiba Boulmerka

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