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.

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