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Dream comes true for Libya's lone woman competitor
Aug 11th, 2012
The revolution disrupted her training but Hala Gezah's "childhood dream" of competing in an Olympics came true as the only Libyan woman at the 2012 London Games competed in the 100 metres. (Source: AFP) -
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