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Nawal El Moutawakel - Pioneer of Muslim Women's Athletics

In 1984, the Moroccan 400-metre hurdler, Nawal El Moutawakel, became the first Muslim woman to win an athletics gold at the Los Angeles Olympics. She talks to Rob Bonnet.

PHOTO: Nawal El Moutawakel crossing the finishing line (Getty Images)

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