Iran's 1st female Winter Olympian draws applause

Iran's 1st female Winter Olympian draws applause

WHISTLER, Canada - Marjan Kalhor, Iran's first female Winter Olympian, competes during the women's giant slalom at the Vancouver Games at Whistler Creekside on Feb. 24, 2010. Kalhor, 21, drew warm applause from a few thousand spectators after she successfully finished the race despite coming in last among the 68 competitors who ran in the event's first round. (Kyodo)

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