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Syrian refugee aims to swim at Rio Olympics

Wed, Mar 30: Months after fleeing her war-torn home, a Syrian refugee is now vying for a spot at this summer’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Eighteen-year-old Yusra Mardini is a competitive swimmer, who fled to Germany last year. As Jeff Semple reports, she may have lost her home, but not her will to win.

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