Track and Field | Sarah Attar

Saudi Arabia’s Sarah Attar prepares to compete in an 800-meter heat during track and field competitions Wednesday. Attar made history as the first Saudi woman to compete in track events at the Olympic Games. (Anja Niedringhaus / Associated Press)

Aug. 8, 2012 6:40 PM PT

Saudi Arabian woman gets cheers from the crowd despite finishing last in her 800-meter heat on Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia’s Sarah Attar, center, waves to a cheering crowd before competing in an 800-meter heat against Grenada’s Neisha Bernard-Thomas, bottom, and Colombia’s Rosibel Garcia on Wednesday. (Daniel Ochoa De Olza / Associated Press)

Saudi Arabia’s Sarah Attar wears a head scarf and long-sleeve top while competing in an 800-meter heat at the London Olympics. (Anja Niedringhaus / Associated Press)

Saudi Arabia’s Sarah Attar trails other competitors during an 800-meter heat in the track and field competition Wednesday. (Anja Niedringhaus / Associated Press)

Despite a last-place finish in an 800-meter heat, Saudi Arabia’s Sarah Attar received a standing ovation when she crossed the finish line. (Daniel Ochoa De Olza / Associated Press)