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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">[https://web.archive.org/web/20080809113106/http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/BIO/Athlete/6/8004916.shtml Athlete biography: Dana Abdulrazak], beijing2008.cn, ret: Aug 27, 2008</ref>
'''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>[https://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080729/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_olympics "Olympic panel ends ban, says Iraq can go to games"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080811174145/http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080729/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_olympics |date=August 11, 2008 }}, Associated Press, 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>[http://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>[http://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"/>


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.
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.
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==References==
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* {{ cite sports-reference | 1 = Dana Hussein Abdul-Razzaq | 2= http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ab/dana-abdul-razak-1.html | 3 = 27 February 2010 }}
* {{cite Sports-Reference | title = Dana Hussein Abdul-Razzaq | url = http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ab/dana-abdul-razak-1.html | accessdate = 27 February 2010 }}


==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"
* [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"
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Revision as of 20:45, 7 August 2017

Dana Hussain
Personal information
Full nameDana Hussain Abdul-Razak Al-Khafaji
NationalityIraqi
Born (1986-01-03) January 3, 1986 (age 38)
Baghdad
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

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.[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.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Athlete biography: Dana Abdulrazak". Beijing2008.cn. Archived from the original on 2008-08-09. Retrieved August 27, 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  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


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