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My race at the world championships was the first time I ever felt complete confidence in myself.

— Hassiba Boulmerka

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You can't be a champion in a week or a year, You must accept a time of suffering.

In athletics, on the track, I learned to suffer, to love my country, to concentrate, to take responsibility.

I believe you can express your self in sport maybe better than in any other field. All that, and it brings everyone together, too.

It was a triumph for women all over the world to stand up to their enemies, That's what made me really proud.

Women’s sport in general is very weak, We still need a good sports policy. There’s a lot of work to do.

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