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Young Palestinian women are tearing up stereotypes as they compete with men on the race track. For the full story, please click on the link below.

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A young girl watching the race in Ramallah which took place on a blocked off street.

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The start/finish line in Ramallah.

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Noor Daoud poses beside "the Federation" car, which is a car that is available for the women to use.

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Mona Ali Ennab watching the others train in Ramallah.

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Marah's father, Khaled, wearing Marah's helmet as he watches the race in Ramallah. He started working longer hours at his job as a dental technician to save money to buy his daughter a new Mini Cooper.

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Marah getting ready to race in Ramallah.

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Marah Zahalka watches the race in Jericho as fans cheer behind her.

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Betty Saadeh racing in Ramallah where she went on to have the fastest time of the women racers.

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Betty Saadeh from Bethlehem showing off her new uniform.

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Betty Saadeh standing next to her car during a training session beside Ofer prison and transit crossing just outside of Ramallah.

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The Federation car, originally donated by Palestinian/Canadian racer Rand Abu Ujeir.

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Betty Saadeh and Noor Daoud watching Betty's brother George race in Ramallah

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Maysoon, Noor and Mona pose for a picture during a training session in Ramallah.

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