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Yusra Mardini OLY (Arabic: يسرى مارديني; born 5 March 1998) is a Syrian former competition swimmer and refugee of the Syrian civil war. She was a member of the Refugee Olympic Athletes Team (ROT) that competed under the Olympic flag at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
795K Followers, 608 Following, 712 Posts - Yusra Mardini (@yusramardini) on Instagram: "Olympian Founder @yusramardinifoundation Mgmt @tpa.mgmt".
Learn how Yusra Mardini escaped war-torn Syria, saved lives in the Aegean Sea, and became a global symbol of hope as a two-time Refugee Olympic Team athlete. Discover her achievements, challenges, and future plans in this comprehensive article.
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Apr 13, 2023 · By Cate Blanchett. April 13, 2023 6:32 AM EDT. In 2015, sisters and competitive swimmers Yusra and Sara Mardini fled Syria because of conflict. During the dangerous sea crossing from...
Nov 23, 2022 · Yusra and Sara Mardini saved a boatful of fellow asylum seekers from drowning in the Aegean Sea. Now Netflix's 'The Swimmers' tells their story.
Yusra Mardini, who fled Syria and competed at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, will cover the Refugee Olympic Team at Paris 2024 for Eurosport. She shares her message of hope, support and education for the athletes and the world.
Yusra Mardini is a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and a former member of the Refugee Olympic Team. She fled Syria, saved lives at sea, competed in Rio and Tokyo, and launched her own foundation for sports and education.
