When did Hassiba Boulmerka start running seriously?
Q: When did Hassiba Boulmerka start running seriously?
A: She started running seriously at the age of ten.
Q: What was her first major international tournament?
A: Her first major international tournament was the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.
Q: What event did she win gold in at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics?
A: She won the 1500 m gold medal at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. It was Algeria's first gold medal at the Olympic Games.
Q: Why did Muslim groups in Algeria not like her?
A: Muslim groups in Algeria thought she showed too much of her body when racing and so they did not like her.
Q: Where did Boulmerka have to move to train?
A: She had to move to Europe to train due to receiving death threats from Muslim groups in Algeria.
Q: What happened during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta? A: During the 1996 Summer Olympics, Boulmerka sprained her ankle during a semi-final race and had to stop competing after 1997 as a result.
Q: What is Boulmerka doing now?
A: Boulmerka has returned to Algeria and is now a businesswoman.
