Yusra Mardini

Quick Facts

Full Name	Yusra Mardini
Occupation	Swimmer
Date Of Birth	Mar 5, 1998(1998-03-05)
Age	26
Birthplace	Darayya
Country	Syria
Birth City	Rif Dimashq Governorate
Horoscope	Pisces

Yusra Mardini Biography

Yusra Mardini is one of the most popular and richest Swimmer who was born on March 5, 1998 in Darayya, Rif Dimashq Governorate, Syria. A professional Syrian swimmer, who was a member the Refugee Olympic Athletes Team. She participated in Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Summer Olympics.

She took a photo in November 2016 with Queen Rania from Jordan.

Mardini’s house was destroyed in the Syrian Civil War. Mardini and her sister Sara decided to flee Syria in August 2015. They reached Lebanon, and then Turkey, where they arranged to be smuggled into Greece by boat with 18 other migrants, though the boat was meant to be used by no more than 6 or 7 people. After the motor stopped working and the dinghy began to take on water in the Aegean Sea, Yusra, her sister, Sara, and two other people who were able to swim got into the water and treaded water for over 3 hours until the engine started working again, and the group reached Lesbos. They then traveled through Europe to Germany, where they settled in Berlin in September 2015. Her parents also fled Syria and live in Germany.

On arrival in Germany, Mardini continued her training with her coach Sven Spannenkrebs from Wasserfreunde Spandau 04 in Berlin, in hopes of qualifying for the Olympics. She attempted to qualify in the 200 metres freestyle swimming event. In June 2016, Mardini was one of ten athletes selected for the ROT. Mardini competed in the 100 metres freestyle and the 100 metres butterfly at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. At the Rio Olympics, Mardini won a 100m butterfly heat against four other swimmers, with a time of 1:09.21 and a rank of 41st among 45 entrants.

She is the daughter Mohamed Ezzat Mardini’s sister and has a brother named Sarah.

Yusra Mardini Net Worth

Yusra Mardini is one of the richest Swimmer from Syria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Yusra Mardini 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She started swimming with the Syrian Olympic Committee.

She and her sister fled Syria after the 2015 Syrian Civil War.

Growing up in Darayya, a suburb of Damascus, Mardini trained in swimming with the support of the Syrian Olympic Committee. In 2012, she represented Syria in the 2012 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) 200 metre individual medley, 200 metre freestyle and 400 metre freestyle events.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Yusra Mardini height 5 ft 5 in Yusra weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Yusra Mardini Dating?

According to our records, Yusra Mardini is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Yusra Mardini’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Yusra Ranked on the list of most popular Swimmer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Syria. Yusra Mardini celebrates birthday on March 5 of every year.

What did Yusra Mardini do?

After escaping war-torn Syria six years ago, Mardini competed in the Olympics to show refugees everywhere that they too can accomplish their dreams. Yusra Mardini’s story serves as a source of inspiration, bringing hope to refugees worldwide.

Who does Yusra Mardini represent?

Refugee Olympic Team swimmer Yusra Mardini has spoken of the importance of having the refugee team at the Olympic Games. Mardini, who carried the Olympic flag during the Tokyo 2020 opening ceremony, is one of only 29 athletes selected to represent the Refugee Olympic Team in Tokyo.

What is Yusra Mardini religion?

Photographed by Rineke Dijkstra, Vogue, April 2017. As a child Mardini dreamed of being a pilot, not a swimmer. At home in Daraya, a suburb of Damascus that had once been famous for its furniture production, her Muslim family led a comfortable life.

Which country did Yusra Mardini represent?

Yusra was born in Darayya, a small suburb in Damascus, the capital of Syria. Her father, Ezzat, a swimming coach, began training her when she was just 3. Yusra went on to represent the Syrian national team at various age-group levels and received support from the Syrian Olympic Committee.

Is Yusra Mardini still swimming?

Yusra Mardini was back in Olympic water on Saturday (24 July). Five years after Mardini was a part of the inaugural IOC Refugee Olympic Team, the Syrian native and German resident competed in the 100m butterfly at Tokyo 2020.