7 months ago, she became a refugee. Now, this Syrian athlete may be headed to the Olympics
- 8 years ago
Seven months ago, Yusra Mardini crammed on a flimsy rubber dinghy with two dozen other Syrian refugees to make the perilous journey from Turkey to Greece.The boat was quickly taking on water, and she and her sister, who were both competitive swimmers, jumped into the water in hopes that it would lighten the load. Then they swam for their lives, eventually making it safely to the Greek shores. Now, she is hoping for a spot in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics.