You Try Qualifying for the 200-Meter in a Full Hijab
Roqaya Al-Gassra of Bahrain looks on during the Women's 200m Semifinals at the National Stadium during Day 12 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 20, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images AsiaPac) Bahrain does not require its athletes to compete in traditional Muslim garb, but Roqaya Al-Gassra chooses to sprint in a full hijab.
Gassra has been grabbing attention in Beijing for her speed and her track suit. She won her heat in the 200 meter dash Tuesday and she says she wears the full hijab as a personal choice.
"Wearing the hijab shows that there are no obstacles," she said at Doha. "I've set my best times wearing the hijab."
Slate.com: How do conservative countries handle scantily clad Olympic athletes?
Boston.com: Her garb grabs attention
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