Top 9 Quotes & Sayings by Dana Hussein

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an Iraqi athlete Dana Hussein.

Last updated on October 8, 2024.

Dana Hussain Abdul-Razak Al-Khafaji is a sprinter on Iraq's national track and field team, coached by Yousif Abdul-Rahman. Due to the International Olympic Committee ban on Iraq competing at the 2008 Summer Olympics, there were concerns that she might be unable to participate, despite qualifying for the 100- and 200-meter sprint events. The ban was, however, subsequently lifted. She was the only athlete on Iraq's 2008 Olympic team to train within the war-torn country. In Beijing she competed at the 100 metres sprint. In her first round heat she placed sixth in a time of 12.36 which was not enough to advance to the second round.

Iraqi - Athlete | Born: January 3, 1986

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To be able to live and train in Iraq under these circumstances you need to be brave.

Dana Hussein

It's my dream, my goal to be good at Olympics, anywhere they are in the world.

Dana Hussein

Life must continue, even with the security situation so bad, because I have ambitions. I love this sport too much.

Dana Hussein

Despite all these obstacles and bad security situation, I have the energy and the resolve to train, but my head is full of ideas and it distracts me, and I need to focus.

Dana Hussein

I need one psychological expert to help me concentrate.

Dana Hussein

If I leave this sport, I think life will stop.

Dana Hussein

Sports can unify the Iraqi people - no Sunnis, no Shiites, just sport for the country.

Dana Hussein

I'm very ambitious, despite all the challenges I face in the streets.

Dana Hussein

As long as I have ambition, maybe I can achieve something for my country.

Dana Hussein