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REPORTS out of Tunisia state that Tunisian Olympic gold medalist Ous Mellouli has been the target of a Facebook campaign by extremist group Ansar al Chariaa.<\/p>\n<p>The group is claiming that Mellouli violated tenants of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan by &#8220;drinking juice before racing.&#8221;  Mellouli captured the gold medal in the open water 10K and earned bronze in the men&#039;s 1500-meter freestyle.  <\/p>\n<p>The report, by the Associated Press, also states that Islamic radicals are calling for the Tunisian government to strip Habiba Ghribi of her silver medal in the 3000-meter steeplchase, the first Olympic medal for a Tunisian woman, &#8220;because her running gear was too revealing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=http:\/\/hosted.ap.org\/dynamic\/stories\/O\/OLY_TUNISIA_EXTREMISTS?SITE=FLDAY&#038;SECTION=HOME&#038;TEMPLATE=DEFAULT target=_blank>Full Associated Press article.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i>Swimming World<\/i> received this exclusive statement from Mellouli from Tunisia:<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;To be honest, this was totally unexpected and not to be taken lightly. Both myself and my family are concerned for my safety as we are living in a changing society here in Tunisia. I have been welcomed home as a conquering hero and I am overwhelmed with the support that I have witnessed here in the last couple of days. I am well and celebrating cautiously among friends and family my success in London. I have been reassured by the minister of Tunisian sports who is working closely with the local authorities to ensure my safety and my family&#039;s safety during my stay here in Tunis. Much love and blessings to all.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TUNIS, Tunisia, August 14. 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