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Yusra Mardini, Swimming

Yusra Mardini was another athlete who competed with the Refugee Olympic Team in Rio 2016. Born in Syria and now residing in Germany, she spoke about her experiences amid a postponed Games in a live chat on Instagram last year, saying at the time that she was training "better than ever".

Event competing: women's 100m butterfly

Follow Yusra Mardini on Instagram: @yusramardini

Image Source: Getty / NurPhoto