Won heat in 100 m butterfly for IOC Refugee Team at Rio 2016.
On August 6, 2016, Yusra Mardini competed in the women's 100 m butterfly at the 2016 Rio Olympics as part of the inaugural IOC Refugee Olympic Team. She won her heat, a historic performance under the Olympic flag, illuminating the global refugee crisis and highlighting the potential of displaced athletes. Her participation was a powerful message of unity and strength, symbolizing hope for displaced persons everywhere.