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Dana Hussain Abdul-Razak Al-Khafaji (born January 3, 1986 in Baghdad) is a sprinter on Iraq's national track and field team, coached by Yousif Abdul-Rahman.〔(Athlete biography: Dana Abdulrazak ), beijing2008.cn, ret: Aug 27, 2008〕 Due to the International Olympic Committee ban on Iraq competing at the 2008 Summer Olympics, there were concerns that she might be unable to participate, despite qualifying for the 100- and 200-meter sprint events.〔("Iraq banned from Summer Olympics" ), ''CNN'', 2008-07-24〕 The ban was, however, subsequently lifted.〔("Olympic panel ends ban, says Iraq can go to games" ), Associated Press, July 29, 2008〕 She was the only athlete on Iraq's 2008 Olympic team to train within the war-torn country.〔("Iraqi Sprinter Dodges Wartime Obstacles to Train" ), ''NPR'', 2008-05-01〕 In Beijing she competed at the 100 metres sprint. In her first round heat she placed sixth in a time of 12.36 which was not enough to advance to the second round.〔 In 2011 Athletics at the 2011 Pan Arab Games Abdul-razak won Gold for 100 metres event of 11.88 which she won Silver in a 200 metres sprint on 24.61 and in 400 metres sprint she won Bronze of 55.48. Dana was the Iraqi flag bearer during the London 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony. ==See also== *Alaa Jassim 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Dana Hussain」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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