Track and Field | Sarah Attar

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)