Nawal El Moutawakel
Athletics
Morocco
Overview
Nawal El Moutawakel made history as the first Moroccan, Arab, and Muslim woman to win an Olympic gold medal. She achieved this milestone in the 400 meters hurdles at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. El Moutawakel’s victory was a groundbreaking moment for women in sports, especially in the Arab world. She later became an influential sports administrator, serving on the International Olympic Committee and advocating for greater female participation in sports.
• Olympic Gold Medal: 1984 (400m Hurdles)
• First Moroccan, Arab, and Muslim woman to win an Olympic gold medal
• Vice President of the International Olympic Committee
• Order of the Throne (Morocco)
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