17-year-old Mashael Alayed, first Saudi female Olympic swimmer, competes in 200m freestyle, finishing 6th/7th.

17-year-old Mashael Alayed became the first Saudi female swimmer to compete in the Olympics, finishing sixth out of seven in her 200m freestyle heat. Her participation is a significant shift in Saudi Arabian sports, with women previously banned from participating in public school sports until 2017 and prohibited from sports stadiums until 2018. Mashael's performance inspires future generations of female athletes.

July 28, 2024
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