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Sarah Attar

Sarah Attar is a Saudi Arabian American track and field athlete.

She was born on August 27th, 1992 in Escondido, California, and she is of Saudi descent. Sarah has competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics for the 800m event and the 2016 Olympics, during which she participated in a marathon. 

Before her rise to fame, Sarah received a Bachelor’s in Studio arts from Pepperdine University.

During her career, Sarah was previously sponsored by the American apparel company Oiselle, which supports female athletes. She was also one of the first two women to represent Saudi Arabia in the Olympics.

 

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