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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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UNCOVERED: Religious runner exalts in victory on athletes expression b6703c6b 9509 4155 b6f8 29ce8eeb5c4c | History Defined

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Noor Abukaram's elation at completing one of her first varsity cross-country races quickly turned to disappointment when she failed to find her name among those of her high school teammates on the results list.

To Abukaram’s shock, she learned she’d been disqualified for something she’d done all season as a Muslim athlete: wear a hijab.

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