Sarah Attar
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Awards Won
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Records
Sarah Attar's greatest achievement is not measured in medals but in the barriers she broke. As one of the first two Saudi women to compete at the Olympics, she opened the door for future generations. Her participation in both the 2012 and 2016 Games made her a pioneer, and her continued work in trail running and the arts has inspired many. She is a role model for young athletes, especially women in the Middle East, showing that determination and courage can overcome even the most entrenched obstacles.
Honours & Distinctions
First Saudi Woman to Compete in Two Olympic Games
Attar became the first Saudi woman to compete in two different Olympics when she ran the marathon in Rio.
One of First Two Female Olympians for Saudi Arabia
Along with Wojdan Shaherkani, Attar was among the first women to represent Saudi Arabia at the Olympics.
Records & Feats
First Saudi woman to compete in two Olympic Games
Attar competed in the 2012 London Olympics (800m) and the 2016 Rio Olympics (marathon), a historic first for Saudi female athletes.