Refugee To Olympian: The Inspiring Story Of Yusra Mardini

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From fleeing war-torn Syria to competing at Rio 2016 and then being a flag bearer at Tokyo 2020, Yusra Mardini's tale is of real courage and resilience

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She, however, retired from swimming after the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 

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This time she will in her new role for Discovery at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 as a Eurosport reporter

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In 2015, she along with her elder sister Sara decided to leave the country in search of safety

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After reaching Turkey via Lebanon, they arranged to be smuggled into Greece by boat, but again found themselves in danger

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The boat's engine failed, but Yusra along with Sara and another passenger, jumped into the water and pushed the boat for hours until they reached Greece

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The harrowing 25-day journey eventually led them to Germany, where Yusra joined a local swimming club in Berlin

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She shot to fame in 2016 when she stood on the world stage at the Rio Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team

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Her indomitable spirit continues to inspire millions. She was named the youngest ever UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador

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She also made it to the TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People In The World in 2023 

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Her inspiring story was chronicled in the 2022 Netflix documentary 'The Swimmers'

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