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{{Short description|Iraqi sprinter (born 1986)}}
{{Infobox sportsperson
{{Infobox sportsperson
| name = Dana Hussain
| name = Dana Hussain
| image = Dana Hussain 2012.jpg
| image = Dana Hussain 2012.jpg
| image_size = 150px
| image_size = 150px
| caption =
| caption = Dana Hussain in 2012
| full_name = Dana Hussain Abdul-Razak Al-Khafaji
| full_name = Dana Hussain Abdul-Razak Al-Khafaji
| nickname =
| nickname =
| nationality = [[Iraq]]i
| nationality = [[Iraq]]i
| birth_place = [[Baghdad]]
| birth_place = [[Baghdad]], [[Iraq]]
| residence =
| residence =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|1|3}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|1|3}}
| height = {{height|m=1.63|precision=0}}
| height = {{height|m=1.63|precision=0}}
| weight = {{convert|55|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|55|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
| country = [[Iraq]]
| country = [[Iraq]]
| sport = [[Track and field]]
| sport = [[Track and field]]
| event = 60m sprint <br /> 100m sprint <br /> 200m sprint
| event = 60m sprint <br /> 100m sprint <br /> 200m sprint
| coach = Yousif Abdul-Rahman
| coach = Yousif Abdul-Rahman
| retired =
| retired =
| coaching =
| coaching =
| worlds =
| worlds =
| regionals =
| regionals =
| nationals =
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| olympics = 2012, 2008
| nationals =
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| paralympics =
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| olympics = 2012, 2008
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| highestranking = Gold At 2011 Pan Arab Games
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| paralympics =
| pb =
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| highestranking = Gold At 2011 Pan Arab Games
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| medaltemplates = {{MedalCompetition | [[Pan Arab Games]] }}
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{{MedalCompetition | [[Pan Arab Games]] }}
{{MedalGold | [[2011 Pan Arab Games|2011 Doha]] | [[Athletics at the 2011 Pan Arab Games|100 m]] }}
{{MedalGold | [[2011 Pan Arab Games|2011 Doha]] | [[Athletics at the 2011 Pan Arab Games|100 m]] }}
{{MedalSilver | [[2011 Pan Arab Games|2011 Doha]] | [[Athletics at the 2011 Pan Arab Games|200 m]] }}
{{MedalSilver | [[2011 Pan Arab Games|2011 Doha]] | [[Athletics at the 2011 Pan Arab Games|200 m]] }}
{{MedalBronze | [[2011 Pan Arab Games|2011 Doha]] | [[Athletics at the 2011 Pan Arab Games|400 m]] }}
{{MedalBronze | [[2011 Pan Arab Games|2011 Doha]] | [[Athletics at the 2011 Pan Arab Games|400 m]] }}
| show-medals = yes
| show-medals = yes
}}{{See also|Women's sport in Iraq}}
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'''Dana Hussain Abdul-Razak Al-Khafaji''' (born January 3, 1986) also known as '''Danah Hussein''' is a sprinter on [[Iraq]]'s national [[track and field]] team, coached by Yousif Abdul-Rahman.<ref name="beijing">{{cite web |url=http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Athlete/6/8004916.shtml |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080809113106/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Athlete/6/8004916.shtml |archivedate=2008-08-09 |url-status=dead |title=Athlete biography: Dana Abdulrazak |website=[[Beijing2008.cn]] |accessdate=August 27, 2008}}</ref>

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'''Dana Hussain Abdul-Razak Al-Khafaji''' (born January 3, 1986 in [[Baghdad]]) is a sprinter on [[Iraq]]'s national [[track and field]] team, coached by Yousif Abdul-Rahman.<ref name="beijing">{{cite web |url=http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Athlete/6/8004916.shtml |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080809113106/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Athlete/6/8004916.shtml |archivedate=2008-08-09 |deadurl=yes |title=Athlete biography: Dana Abdulrazak |website=[[Beijing2008.cn]] |accessdate=August 27, 2008}}</ref>
Due to the [[International Olympic Committee]] ban on Iraq competing at the [[2008 Summer Olympics]], there were concerns that she might be unable to participate, despite qualifying for the 100- and 200-meter sprint events.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/07/24/iraq.olympics/index.html "Iraq banned from Summer Olympics"], ''CNN'', 2008-07-24</ref> The ban was, however, subsequently lifted.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080729/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_olympics |title="Olympic panel ends ban, says Iraq can go to games" |website=news.yahoo.com |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080811174145/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080729/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_olympics |archivedate=August 11, 2008 |agency=Associated Press |date=July 29, 2008}}</ref> She was the only athlete on [[Iraq at the 2008 Summer Olympics|Iraq's 2008 Olympic team]] to train within the war-torn country.<ref>[https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90081909 "Iraqi Sprinter Dodges Wartime Obstacles to Train"], ''NPR'', 2008-05-01</ref> In [[Beijing]] she competed at the [[100 metres]] sprint. In her first round heat she placed sixth in a time of 12.36 which was not enough to advance to the second round.<ref name="beijing" />
Due to the [[International Olympic Committee]] ban on Iraq competing at the [[2008 Summer Olympics]], there were concerns that she might be unable to participate, despite qualifying for the 100- and 200-meter sprint events.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/07/24/iraq.olympics/index.html "Iraq banned from Summer Olympics"], ''CNN'', 2008-07-24</ref> The ban was, however, subsequently lifted.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080729/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_olympics |title="Olympic panel ends ban, says Iraq can go to games" |website=news.yahoo.com |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080811174145/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080729/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_olympics |archivedate=August 11, 2008 |agency=Associated Press |date=July 29, 2008}}</ref> She was the only athlete on [[Iraq at the 2008 Summer Olympics|Iraq's 2008 Olympic team]] to train within the war-torn country.<ref>[https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90081909 "Iraqi Sprinter Dodges Wartime Obstacles to Train"], ''NPR'', 2008-05-01</ref> In [[Beijing]] she competed at the [[100 metres]] sprint. In her first round heat she placed sixth in a time of 12.36 which was not enough to advance to the second round.<ref name="beijing" />


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Dana was the Iraqi flag bearer during the London [[2012 Summer Olympics]] [[2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony|opening ceremony]].
Dana was the Iraqi flag bearer during the London [[2012 Summer Olympics]] [[2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony|opening ceremony]].

In 2021, Hussain was suspended for the banned substance cortisone, which she blamed on medications given to her during a rhinoplasty.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-07-22 |title=Iraqi sprinter Dana Hussein suspended from Tokyo 2020 after testing positive for banned substance |url=https://arab.news/4bat4 |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Arab News |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, Hussain was given a 2.5 year ban from the sport, starting retroactively from 16 July 2021, due to testing positive for banned substances [[clenbuterol]] and [[stanozolol]]. The ruling stated that Hussain was given the substances by her coach [[Karok Salih Mohammed]] without Hussain's knowledge. Her coach was given a rare lifetime ban from the sport, stating that the antidoping rule violations were "significant and egregious".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1134036/iraq-london-2012-flag-bearer-doping-ban|website=[[Inside The Games]]|title=Iraq’s London 2012 flag bearer suspended for unwitting doping abuse as coach banned for life}}</ref>

Hussain holds the Iranian National Record for the indoor [[60 metres|60m]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Danah HUSSEIN {{!}} Profile {{!}} World Athletics |url=https://worldathletics.org/athletes/iraq/danah-hussein-14283410 |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=worldathletics.org}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
* {{cite Sports-Reference | title = Dana Hussein Abdul-Razzaq | url = https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ab/dana-abdul-razak-1.html | accessdate = 27 February 2010 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20090901044307/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ab/dana-abdul-razak-1.html | archivedate = 1 September 2009 | df = }}
* {{cite Sports-Reference | title = Dana Hussein Abdul-Razzaq | url = https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ab/dana-abdul-razak-1.html | accessdate = 27 February 2010 | url-status = dead | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20090901044307/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ab/dana-abdul-razak-1.html | archivedate = 1 September 2009 }}


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1819129_1819134_1826062,00.html "Dana Hussein Abdul-Razzaq"], no. 99 on ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]''’s list of "100 Olympic Athletes To Watch"
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080727093058/http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1819129_1819134_1826062,00.html "Dana Hussein Abdul-Razzaq"], no. 99 on ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]''’s list of "100 Olympic Athletes To Watch"
* {{IAAF|id=231022}}
* {{World Athletics}}


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[[Category:Iraqi female sprinters]]
[[Category:Iraqi female sprinters]]
[[Category:Olympic athletes of Iraq]]
[[Category:Olympic athletes for Iraq]]
[[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Olympics]]
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[[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2010 Asian Games]]
[[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2010 Asian Games]]
[[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2014 Asian Games]]
[[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2014 Asian Games]]
[[Category:World Championships in Athletics athletes for Iraq]]
[[Category:Athletes (track and field) at the 2018 Asian Games]]
[[Category:World Athletics Championships athletes for Iraq]]
[[Category:Asian Games competitors for Iraq]]
[[Category:Asian Games competitors for Iraq]]
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[[Category:Arab Games gold medalists]]
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[[Category:Arab Athletics Championships winners]]
[[Category:West Asian Athletics Championships winners]]




Latest revision as of 07:17, 17 June 2024

Dana Hussain
Dana Hussain in 2012
Personal information
Full nameDana Hussain Abdul-Razak Al-Khafaji
NationalityIraqi
Born (1986-01-03) January 3, 1986 (age 38)
Baghdad, Iraq
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
CountryIraq
SportTrack and field
Event(s)60m sprint
100m sprint
200m sprint
Coached byYousif Abdul-Rahman
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals2012, 2008
Highest world rankingGold At 2011 Pan Arab Games
Medal record
Pan Arab Games
Gold medal – first place 2011 Doha 100 m
Silver medal – second place 2011 Doha 200 m
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Doha 400 m
See also: Women's sport in Iraq

Dana Hussain Abdul-Razak Al-Khafaji (born January 3, 1986) also known as Danah Hussein is a sprinter on Iraq's national track and field team, coached by Yousif Abdul-Rahman.[1] Due to the International Olympic Committee ban on Iraq competing at the 2008 Summer Olympics, there were concerns that she might be unable to participate, despite qualifying for the 100- and 200-meter sprint events.[2] The ban was, however, subsequently lifted.[3] She was the only athlete on Iraq's 2008 Olympic team to train within the war-torn country.[4] In Beijing she competed at the 100 metres sprint. In her first round heat she placed sixth in a time of 12.36 which was not enough to advance to the second round.[1]

In 2011 Athletics at the 2011 Pan Arab Games Abdul-razak won Gold for 100 metres event of 11.88 which she won Silver in a 200 metres sprint on 24.61 and in 400 metres sprint she won Bronze of 55.48.

Dana was the Iraqi flag bearer during the London 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.

In 2021, Hussain was suspended for the banned substance cortisone, which she blamed on medications given to her during a rhinoplasty.[5] In 2023, Hussain was given a 2.5 year ban from the sport, starting retroactively from 16 July 2021, due to testing positive for banned substances clenbuterol and stanozolol. The ruling stated that Hussain was given the substances by her coach Karok Salih Mohammed without Hussain's knowledge. Her coach was given a rare lifetime ban from the sport, stating that the antidoping rule violations were "significant and egregious".[6]

Hussain holds the Iranian National Record for the indoor 60m.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Athlete biography: Dana Abdulrazak". Beijing2008.cn. Archived from the original on 2008-08-09. Retrieved August 27, 2008.
  2. ^ "Iraq banned from Summer Olympics", CNN, 2008-07-24
  3. ^ ""Olympic panel ends ban, says Iraq can go to games"". news.yahoo.com. Associated Press. July 29, 2008. Archived from the original on August 11, 2008.
  4. ^ "Iraqi Sprinter Dodges Wartime Obstacles to Train", NPR, 2008-05-01
  5. ^ "Iraqi sprinter Dana Hussein suspended from Tokyo 2020 after testing positive for banned substance". Arab News. 2021-07-22. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  6. ^ "Iraq's London 2012 flag bearer suspended for unwitting doping abuse as coach banned for life". Inside The Games.
  7. ^ "Danah HUSSEIN | Profile | World Athletics". worldathletics.org. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
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