I know that I mentioned in my triathlon post that no one in countries with actual problems should be worrying about silly old triathlons, but I stand corrected.
Check out this article from The Guardian about Iran's first female triathlete. She will compete in the world championships in London, fully covered in an clothing approved by the Iranian sports ministry.
Her swimsuit adds an extra 6kg to her weight in the water, and she will change clothes in a private tent after the swim and bike. It takes a real athlete, and pioneer, to race in full hijab.
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About Me
- Julia
- Thanks for coming to my blog. It started as a way to keep in touch with family and friends, and now has become an ongoing project. I'm an American living in Germany and trying to travel whenever I can. I write about my experiences as an expatriate (the interesting ones and the embarrassing ones), and about my travels. There are some recurring characters in this blog, particularly my husband Brian and several of our friends. The title comes from the idea that living in a foreign country means making a lot of mistakes. So the things you used to do easily you now have to try over and over again. Hopefully, like me, you can laugh at how idiotic it feels. If you have happened upon my blog, then welcome. Knowing that people are reading what I write makes me keep going. Feel free to write comments or suggestions for future posts.
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