Veiled Sprinter Wins Gold At Asian Games...

AP December 12, 2006 12:02 PM

Bahrain sprinter Ruqaya Al Ghasara says she isn't held back by running in a hijab, or full Muslim headscarf. In fact, she says, it makes her even quicker.

"Wearing traditional Muslim dress has encouraged me. It's not an obstacle - quite the opposite," said Al Ghasara, who won the gold medal in the 200-metres Monday night in 23.19 seconds.

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