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This Sprinter From Saudi Arabia Just Made Olympic History

Attar will be competing in the women’s marathon on August 14.

3. Abuljadayel is one of just four female athletes from Saudi Arabia competing in the Rio games.

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4. Abuljadayel wasn’t the only woman to compete in a hijab and full bodysuit. Kamia Yousufi, of Afghanistan came in last in her heat.

Abuljadayel wasn't the only woman to compete in a hijab and full bodysuit. Kamia Yousufi, of Afghanistan came in last in her heat.

5. Though she came in seventh and failed to move on to the next round of competition, fans were moved by Abuljadayel’s historic run.

Though she came in seventh and failed to move on to the next round of competition, fans were moved by Abuljadayel's historic run.

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