Barcelona 1992. Hassiba Boulmerka, 1500m © Christian Rochard/L'Équipe 8 August 1992. Hassiba Boulmerka's victory in the 1500m is not just a sporting achievement (she has the fourth fastest time in history). The 24-year-old Algerian brought her country its first Olympic title, to the great displeasure of Islamists who reproached her for not wearing the hijab. She describes herself as a "little woman who doesn't do politics", but, wrapped in her flag, she wants to be "the model of a courageous Algeria". As her country enters a "black decade", Boulmerka is threatened and has to live under protection. Not a politician, certainly. But damn brave. Single later print. Edition 1/1. Printed on Hahnemühle FineArt Baryta Satin 300g paper. Flamant art frame. 40 x 60 cm

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