Episode details

World Service,09 Sep 2017,9 mins
Nawal El Moutawakel - Pioneer of Muslim Women's Athletics
Sporting WitnessAvailable for over a year
In 1984, the Moroccan 400-metre hurdler, Nawal El Moutawakel, became the first Muslim woman to win an athletics gold at the Los Angeles Olympics. She talks to Rob Bonnet. PHOTO: Nawal El Moutawakel crossing the finishing line (Getty Images)
Programme Website