Valerie Tarazi
Valerie Tarazi is a Palestinian swimmer and flag bearer who made headlines for her poignant reflections on the responsibility she feels representing her country at the Olympics, inspired by the legacy of Majed Abu Maraheel, the first Palestinian Olympian.
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Palestinian swimmer and flag bearer Valerie Tarazi says she was inspired by Majed Abu Maraheel.
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