Syrian refugee makes it to Rio refugee team
Yusra Mardini, an 18-year-old Syrian refugee has made it to the Refugee Olympic Team, a year after she and her family swam in the Aegean​ Sea to escape from the Syrian Civil War. Mardini, who is set to participate in the 100-metre freestyle and 100-metre butterfly swimming, is one of 10 athletes selected to compete for the Refugee Olympic Team.