Majed Abu Maraheel
Majed Abu Maraheel was a pioneering Palestinian athlete who became the first flag bearer for Palestine at the Olympics in 1996; he recently garnered attention posthumously as Valerie Tarazi honored his legacy during her Olympic participation in 2024.
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