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	Quelle: Reuters 21. Februar 2000
	Spanish Woman Ref May Make Olympic History
	MADRID (Reuters) - A Spanish woman has been included in the list of referees for the Sydney Olympics and could be the first to referee a man's game at a major tournament, the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) told Reuters on Monday. Pilar Landeira has been in charge of Spanish first division matches for the last 10 years. ``There has never been a woman referee of a man's game at a major tournament. Nothing has been decided but there is the possibility she could be the first,'' a FIBA spokesman said. Referees are named by national federations which qualify for the Olympics and Landeira's chances of going into the history books have been enhanced by the fact that Spain are only sending a men's team to Sydney. The United States and Canada sent women referees to the 1996 Atlanta Olympics but they only officiated in the women's tournament. ``It would be a dream to be in charge of a game with the U.S. Dream Team but to play any part in the Olympics will be an honor,'' Landeira said. The confirmation of Landeira's appointment came on the day that FIBA was awarded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Women and Sport world Trophy. The IOC said that FIBA, in addition to being at the forefront of encouraging female participation in the sport, had also made ``special efforts to include more women in leadership positions.''