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Defying death threats to win gold: 'This was a victory for life'
The Algerian runner, Hassiba Boulmerka defied death threats from Islamist extremists to win one of the best women's middle-distance races of all time. She describes what made the victory so significant to her.
Picture: Hassiba Boulmerka celebrates her gold. Credit: AFP
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