Yusra Mardini

Syrian refugee and Olympic swimmer whose journey is depicted in the Netflix film "The Swimmers."

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Dec 3, 2025 • 53min

Yusra Mardini: Olympic Swimmer & UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador – Survival, Hope, Storytelling, & the Power of the Human Spirit

Yusra Mardini, an Olympic swimmer and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, shares her incredible journey from war-torn Syria to the Olympic stage. She recounts her harrowing escape across the Aegean Sea and the challenges of starting anew in Germany. Yusra discusses the life-changing power of swimming, her experiences in the refugee camps, and her advocacy work to inspire hope. She also sheds light on her passion for storytelling, her role in The Swimmers film, and her foundation that promotes education and sports for displaced people.

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