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Aziza Sbaity practices her sprint start at Université Antonine. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity is the fastest woman in Lebanon, and holds the records for the women’s 100m and indoor 60m and 200m. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity trains at The Université Antonine gym in Beirut, Lebanon. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium in Beirut. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity practices her sprint start at Université Antonine. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity trains at the Université Antonine track. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity celebrates her new 200m personal best at Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity crosses the finishing line at Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity is Lebanon's fastest woman. If she does get chosen for the Olympics, she will be the first black Lebanese to represent Lebanon at the games. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity practices her sprint start at Université Antonine. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity is the fastest woman in Lebanon, and holds the records for the women’s 100m and indoor 60m and 200m. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity trains at The Université Antonine gym in Beirut, Lebanon. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity at the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium in Beirut. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity practices her sprint start at Université Antonine. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity trains at the Université Antonine track. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity celebrates her new 200m personal best at Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity crosses the finishing line at Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity is Lebanon's fastest woman. If she does get chosen for the Olympics, she will be the first black Lebanese to represent Lebanon at the games. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
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Aziza Sbaity practices her sprint start at Université Antonine. Courtesy Matt Kynaston
Olympic Dreams: Lebanon's fastest woman Aziza Sbaity refuses to let any obstacle slow her down
Sprinter aims for Tokyo Games berth while continuing her fight against racism
Matthew Kynaston
10 June, 2021
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