Maya Shankar

A Syrian Refugee Fights for Olympic Dreams | A Slight Change of Plans | Maya Shankar

Jul 15, 2024 · 0:25:05

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Yusra Mardini's Olympic dream was interrupted by war.
Fleeing Syria and finding an unexpected opportunity.
Her journey to safety and the Olympic stage.

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