15.03.2005, 20:28
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Zitat:Iran salutes female 'Schumacher'Es soll ja US-Verbündete geben, da dürfen Frauen nicht mal Autofahren.. :rofl:
By Natalia Antelava
BBC correspondent in Tehran
Women car racers in Iran have been awarded prizes for the first time in the history of the Islamic republic.
At a racing event for women organised by Iran's automobile federation, there
was one woman who many in Iran believe could outperform men.
Dozens applauded and cheered as a tiny figure in a blue headscarf appeared on the stage.At 28, Laleh Seddigh is known for her stunning looks and legendary driving skills.
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"I am just going and going and hoping to be champion in the next years and I will really try to achieve that goal."
Ms Seddigh says competing with men is not easy in Iran, but she hopes her example will encourage other women to follow suit.
Car racing is becoming increasingly popular among Iranian women.
There were some 30 of them who entered this year's contest for the first prize, but they are not permitted to compete in the same category as men and prizes are awarded separately
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