It was a triumph for women all over the world to stand up t… - Hassiba Boulmerka

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It was a triumph for women all over the world to stand up to their enemies, That's what made me really proud.

Hassiba Boulmerka

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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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It was a triumph for women all over the world to stand up to their enemies, That's what made me really proud. - Hassiba Boulmerka

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