Yusra Mardini, the refugee who became a winner in the water

Yusra Mardini, swimming for the Refugee Olympic Team, competes in a women’s 100m butterfly heat during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo)

Updated on: Aug 07, 2016 11:23 AM IST

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Yusra Mardini, swimming for the Refugee Olympic Team, competes in a women’s 100m butterfly heat during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics. (AP Photo)

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Yusra Mardini, swimming for the Refugee Olympic Team, competes in a women’s 100m butterfly heat (AP)

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Yusra Mardin in action. (AP)

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Mardini, who braved a Mediterranean crossing in a leaky dinghy fleeing war-torn Syria, won her 100m butterfly heat to launch an “amazing” Olympic experience. (REUTERS)