In this photo taken Sunday, May 31, 2015, Iranian motocross rider Behnaz Shafiei warms up before her training session at a racetrack in a sports complex on the outskirts of Hashtgerd, some 45 miles (73 kilometers) west of the capital Tehran, Iran. “My goal is to be a pioneer to inspire other women,” she said. “Together, we can convince authorities to recognize women’s motorcycle racing.” (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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