Nawal El Moutawakel
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Who was Nawal El Moutawakel?
Former Moroccan hurdler who became the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal in track and field at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. She later served as an International Olympic Committee member and sports administrator.
Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Nawal El Moutawakel (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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Awards & Honors
| Award | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Knight of the Legion of Honour | 2015 | — |
| Knight of the National Order of the Lion | 1998 | — |