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Afghan female sprinter in countrywomen call
Aug 3rd, 2012
Afghanistan's only female athlete urged her fellow countrywomen to "come and join" her at the next Olympics after she set a personal best in the London Games 100m heats on Friday. (Source: AFP) -
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