Sarah Attar became the first female track and field athlete to represent Saudi Arabia at an Olympics when she competed in the 800 metres heats at the 2012 London Games on 8 August 2012.
The 19-year-old, who wore a white head cover, a long sleeved green top and black leggings and sported luminous green running spikes, received a generous ovation from a capacity-crowd at the Olympic stadium as she trailed in last of the eight runners.
"It's an incredible experience," Attar, who has dual United States citizenship and is a student at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, told reporters.
Attar, who clocked two minutes 44.95 seconds - over 43 seconds behind heat winner Janeth Jepkosgei Busienei of Kenya, is the second Saudi woman to compete at the Games following judoka Wojdan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shaherkani.
"It is the hugest honour to be here to represent the women of Saudi Arabia," said Attar, born and raised in the United States.
It is a historic moment. I hope it will make a difference. It is a huge step forward. It's a really incredible experience."
As of 2012, Attar attends Pepperdine University, where she is majoring in art, having won the Rex Hamilton Memorial Art Scholarship
"It's an incredible experience," Attar, who has dual United States citizenship and is a student at Pepperdine University in Los Angeles, told reporters.
Attar, who clocked two minutes 44.95 seconds - over 43 seconds behind heat winner Janeth Jepkosgei Busienei of Kenya, is the second Saudi woman to compete at the Games following judoka Wojdan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shaherkani.
"It is the hugest honour to be here to represent the women of Saudi Arabia," said Attar, born and raised in the United States.
It is a historic moment. I hope it will make a difference. It is a huge step forward. It's a really incredible experience."
As of 2012, Attar attends Pepperdine University, where she is majoring in art, having won the Rex Hamilton Memorial Art Scholarship
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