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Sprinter says Muslim garb makes her faster
The Associated Press ^ | Dec 12, 2006 | The Associated Press

Posted on 12/13/2006 11:06:45 AM PST by DogByte6RER

Sprinter says Muslim garb makes her faster

Article published Dec 12, 2006

The Associated Press

DOHA, Qatar - Sprinter Ruqaya Al Ghasara of Bahrain isn't held back by running in a hijab, a full Muslim headscarf. In fact, she says, it makes her even quicker.

''Wearing traditional Muslim dress has encouraged me. It's not an obstacle - quite the opposite,'' said Al Ghasara, who won the gold medal in the 200 meters on Monday night in 23.19 seconds.

The bronze medalist earlier in the 100, Al Ghasara is instantly recognizable in her full-length running suit that leaves her hands and face exposed. It's only traditional in spirit, however: The fabric is clingy and stretchable and her white hajib headwear bears the swoosh trademark of her sponsor.

Al Ghasara said her outfit is a personal choice, although custom weighs heavily. While other Bahraini female athletes compete in the clothing more typical of their sports, many are naturalized Bahraini citizens who were not raised Muslim.

Yet Al Ghasara, who claims U.S. sprinter Marion Jones as a role model, said she hoped her clothing choice would inspire other Muslim women to join competitive sports.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: burqua; hijab; islam; muslim; religionofpeace; rop
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To: DogByte6RER

That's not a girl, it's a man. He is just trying to hide it.


21 posted on 12/13/2006 11:17:57 AM PST by skimask (People who care what you do don't matter.......People who matter don't care what you do.)
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To: DogByte6RER
Jamie Farr?


22 posted on 12/13/2006 11:18:29 AM PST by Zeroisanumber (Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?)
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To: DogByte6RER
Man, her face look like a Suicide bomber AFTER the blast
23 posted on 12/13/2006 11:18:34 AM PST by tophat9000 (Al-Qaidacrats =A new political party combining the anti American left and the anti Semite right)
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To: DogByte6RER

Syupposedly the purpose of the hijab and burqa is to keep the men from lusting after them and acting on their 'natural impulse' to rape them. Under normal circumstances you would think that not having the veil and burqa would make the women want to move faster to get away from those lusty men. But after having seen this woman's pic, she definitely has more men chasing her when she wears the full veil than without it.


24 posted on 12/13/2006 11:19:49 AM PST by contemplator (Capitalism gets no Rock Concerts)
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To: r9etb
Egad ... she looks like the love child of Bob Denver and Michael Dukakis.

I think there's some Jamie Farr tossed in also.

25 posted on 12/13/2006 11:20:48 AM PST by Tokra (I think I'll retire to Bedlam.)
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To: DogByte6RER

She/he needs to wear the veil too!


26 posted on 12/13/2006 11:20:50 AM PST by OB1kNOb (This is no time for bleeding hearts, pacifists, and appeasers to prevail in free world opinion.)
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To: r9etb

Egad, that is one ugly mental image you have implanted in my brain. Seriously, I suspect she had to take up track because no one invited her to the prom. Poor thang. If she was REALLy observant, she would wear that mask over her face and be unable to see where she is going.


27 posted on 12/13/2006 11:21:00 AM PST by 3AngelaD (ic.)
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To: DogByte6RER
That doesn't look like a female.
28 posted on 12/13/2006 11:21:23 AM PST by Myrddin
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To: Zeroisanumber

Beat me by 2 minutes!


29 posted on 12/13/2006 11:22:09 AM PST by Tokra (I think I'll retire to Bedlam.)
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To: DogByte6RER
SUPER MUZ?
30 posted on 12/13/2006 11:22:47 AM PST by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: KosmicKitty

Where's Crocodile Dundee when you need him? He was always good for the "grab and check" method...


31 posted on 12/13/2006 11:23:11 AM PST by Serb29
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To: DogByte6RER
It's amazing how one can be deceived ... . Totally defies mere logic.
32 posted on 12/13/2006 11:23:16 AM PST by nmh (Intelligent people recognize Intelligent Design (God) .)
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To: contemplator

So if dressing scantily makes rape more likely, then why is it that Alaska’s rape rate is 2.4 times the national average?


33 posted on 12/13/2006 11:24:15 AM PST by dfwgator
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To: DogByte6RER

What she doesn't realize is how much faster she'd be without it. She could shave a full second off her time if she were dressed like the other competitors.

...and trying to outrun a mob of Islamofascist crazies out to lop her head off for dressing like a "whore"!


34 posted on 12/13/2006 11:24:54 AM PST by Redcloak (Speak softly and wear a loud shirt.)
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To: DogByte6RER

That's a MAN.


35 posted on 12/13/2006 11:25:22 AM PST by savedbygrace (SECURE THE BORDERS FIRST (I'M YELLING ON PURPOSE))
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To: DogByte6RER

That's a MAN, baby!


36 posted on 12/13/2006 11:25:51 AM PST by Theresawithanh (Every time I hear the word "exercise", I wash my mouth out with chocolate.)
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To: DogByte6RER
I'm throwing the "That's a MAN" flag on that.
37 posted on 12/13/2006 11:26:17 AM PST by Hemingway's Ghost (Spirit of '75)
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To: DogByte6RER

38 posted on 12/13/2006 11:26:53 AM PST by houeto (Jacob's enemy is the revitalized end-time beast!)
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To: DogByte6RER

NOW I understand the purpose of dowries!!!


39 posted on 12/13/2006 11:27:24 AM PST by contemplator (Capitalism gets no Rock Concerts)
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To: edcoil; hellinahandcart; Lil'freeper; big'ol_freeper

Yep.


40 posted on 12/13/2006 11:27:46 AM PST by sauropod ("Come have some pie with me.")
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