Career
Due to the International Olympic Committee ban on Iraq competing at the 2008 Summer Olympics, there were concerns that she might be unable to participate, despite qualifying for the 100- and 200-meter sprint events. The ban was, however, subsequently lifted. She was the only athlete on Iraq"s 2008 Olympic team to train within the war-torn country.
In Beijing she competed at the 100 metres sprint.
In her first round heat she placed sixth in a time of 12.36 which was not enough to advance to the second round. Dana was the Iraqi flag bearer during the London 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.