In this photo taken Monday, July 11, 2011, Kulsoom Abdullah trains at Crossfit gym in Atlanta, Ga. Abdullah's Ph.D. from Georgia Tech and black belt in taekwondo are proof she doesn't back away from challenges. Abdullah on Friday will become the first woman to compete in the national weightlifting championships while wearing clothing that covers her legs, arms and head, in keeping with her Muslim faith.
In this photo made Monday, July 11, 2011, Kulsoom Abdullah trains at Crossfit gym in Atlanta, Ga. Abdullah?'s Ph.D. from Georgia Tech and black belt in taekwondo are proof she doesn?'t back away from challenges. Abdullah on Friday will become the first woman to compete in the national weightlifting championships while wearing clothing that covers her legs, arms and head, in keeping with her Muslim faith. (AP Photo/Joey Ivansco)