Laleh Seddigh
Iranian racing driver
Laleh Seddigh (Persian: لاله صدیق; born 1977 in Tehran) is an Iranian racing driver. She has been described as 'one of the most celebrated sportswomen in Iran'.
Biography
Early life
Seddigh started driving at the age of 13, taught by her father. She passed her driving test at 18.
Career
Seddigh had to get special permission from a local ayatollah in order to compete against men. Permission was given since driving is not deemed a contact sport, and on the condition that Seddigh would conform to dress-codes.
Seddigh has said that she will not leave Iran as she is 'most effective' in promoting women's rights in Iran. Seddigh has trained other female racing drivers.
Media
Seddigh's story is featured in a BBC TV documentary called Girl Racer, transmitted in 2008.
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