Hana Al Nabulsi aims to be the first Emirati woman in compete in the Olympic triathlon. Photo: Dana Itani
Al Nabulsi during the filming of the documentary The Iron Woman. Photo: Dana Itani
Dubai resident and filmmaker Dana Itani with the poster of her film The Iron Woman at Mall of the Emirates. Pawan Singh / The National
Al Nabulsi prepares for the Olympic triathlon that covers a 1.5km swim, 40km bike ride and 10km run. Photo: Dana Itani
Al Nabulsi says her goal is to be the best athlete the UAE has ever seen. Photo: Dana Itani
She constantly works to cut her times. Photo: Dana Itani
The triathlete says her goal is to be the best athlete the UAE has ever seen. Photo: Dana Itani
Al Nabulsi has won numerous medals in her quest to qualify for the Olympics in the triathlon. Photo: Dana Itani
Al Nabulsi shares her excitement at being part of the Abu Dhabi World Triathlon Finals in 2022. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
US triathlete Sharon Bayon and Al Nabulsi share their experience in competing during the Abu Dhabi World Triathlon Finals in 2022. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Al Nabulsi is part of the UAE triathlon federation and will be competing in qualifying races on the path to the Olympics in Paris next year. Khushnum Bhandari / The National