2016 Rio Olympic Games in Brazil Aug 05-21,2016 - Historic moment for the 2016 Rio Olympics as female sprinters from Saudia Arabia and Afghanistan wear hijabs to take part in the heats of the 100 metres Friday Aug 12,2016

Sprinter Kariman Abuljadayel became the first Saudi woman to compete in the 100m, finishing seventh

Afghanistan's Kamia Yousufi also competed in a hijab and full body suit, finishing in last place in her heat.

Note

Sarah Attar became the first Saudi female track athlete in 2012 in London when she competed in the 800m

The then-19-year-old wore a hijab, sleeved top and leggings after the country demanded female athletes be dressed to 'preserve their dignity'