SAUDI ARABIA'S FEMALE OLYMPIANS

Sarah Attar is representing Saudi Arabia in the 800 mtrs at the olympics

Saudi Arabia is sending women to the Olympics for the first time. two women have qualified for participation on the Saudi team to the London Olympics, they are Sarah Attar,17 an 800mt long distance runner and Wodjan Ali Shahrkhan, a Judoka. Qatar and Brunei are also sending female athletes for the first time.
While in the UK representing Saudi Arabia, the women must abide by strict Sharia rules. They must not mix with men at the games, they must attend with a male guardian and they must wear clothing that adheres strictly to Sharia law.
The ancient Greek Olympics did not allow for female participation, the Paris Olympic of 1900 was the first time women were allowed to participate.