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Sunday, August 07, 2016

Inpsiring story about Syrian refugee now competing in the Olympic games

I'm sure you've heard all about this amazing Olympic swimmer from Syria by now. After the motor failed on their overcrowded dinghy, Mardini and her sister jumped in the water and swam in the open water, towing the boat and 20 other passengers to safety. Now she is competing in the Rio Olympics. Read her full story and keep an eye out for her in the games
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/yusra-mardini-rio-2016-olympics-womens-swimming-the-syrian-refugee-competing-in-the-olympics-who-a7173546.html 

 

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