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Selma is a rower and coach from Iran now based in USA. She's a multiple Asian medalist, experienced Junior coach (former national Iran rowing team Junior Head Coach). Soulmas uses Selma as a nickname. She is mentored by Paul Thompson (Rowing Australia). 01:00 A sporty childhood with her Father who was a wrestler. She competed for Iran in slalom kayak first and then later in rowing. 02:00 she had an accident on a class 3 race in Slovakia and injured her shoulder. She spent 5 years in the national team and then coached the women's team for 7 years. 03:30 What made you want to go to the Olympics? Iran has a talent recognition system for under 16 year olds. At 2000 Sydney Olympics she watched the broadcast. She was dazzled by the opening ceremony. "I wanted to be part of the glory." The suffering and pressure of sport is motivating. A string from my heart was connected to the Olympics She entered the Canoe Slalom competition in Poland. A third grade river is very tough. In 2008 watching the Olympic parade in B