Yusra Mardini The 18-year-old Syrian swimmer may not have won any medals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, but she captured the attention of viewers around the world. Mardini, who competed as part of the 10-member Refugee Olympic Athletes team, made news headlines after she and her sister helped save the lives of 20 people by… The 18-year-old Syrian swimmer may not have won any medals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio, but she captured the attention of viewers around the world. Mardini, who competed as part of the 10-member Refugee Olympic Athletes team, made news headlines after she and her sister helped save the lives of 20 people by jumping off from their sinking boat on the way to Greece and pushing their dinghy to safety. Now in Berlin with her family, Mardini is hoping that her story will highlight the plight of refugees and inspire others in Syria. Olympic swimmer, Origin:Syria Residence:Germany Sector:Culture and Society