Escaped Syria, notably rescuing a refugee boat in the Aegean Sea.
On August 1, 2015, Yusra Mardini fled the civil war in Syria. During her harrowing journey to Europe, she courageously swam for over three hours while helping to pull a boat of struggling refugees to safety across the Aegean Sea. This act of bravery not only saved lives but also catalyzed her evolution into a symbol of hope and resilience, illustrating the plight and remarkable resolve of refugees worldwide.