Yusra Mardini

German Syrian swimmer.

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Occupation

swimmer

Born

March 5, 1998

Zodiac

Pisces

10,403

days alive

28

years old

Born
March 5, 1998
Zodiac
♓︎Pisces·tiger 🐅
Updated Jul 2026

Before Fame

Before fleeing Syria, Yusra was a competitive swimmer, training with the goal of representing Syria in the Olympics.

Trivia

Yusra and her sister Sarah are both trained swimmers. Yusra's story has inspired many people around the world. She advocates for refugees and their rights.

Family Life

Yusra has a sister named Sarah, who is also a swimmer and played a crucial role in their journey as refugees. Further details about her family are not readily available.

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Earth
Air
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Sun Sign

Pisces♓︎

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Moon Sign

Gemini♊︎

Dominant Element

Water

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Planetary positions calculated for March 5, 1998

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2023
Day 9,068
Age 24

Named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2023

Yusra, alongside her sister Sarah, was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

2020
Day 7,972
Age 21

Competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2020

Yusra competed in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo with the Refugee Olympic Team (EOR).

2017
Day 6,993
Age 19

Appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador

Confidence
96%
Apr 27, 2017

Yusra was appointed a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador.

2016
Day 6,511
Age 17

Competed in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2016

Yusra was a member of the first-ever Refugee Olympic Athletes Team (ROT) and competed under the Olympic flag.

2015
Day 6,146
Age 16

Fled Syria due to Civil War

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2015

Yusra and her sister Sarah fled Syria due to the ongoing civil war.

Day 6,146
Age 16

Swam to safety in Greece

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 2015

Yusra and Sarah helped push a boat carrying refugees to safety after its engine failed during their journey to Greece.

1998
Day 0
Age 0

Born in Syria

Confidence
96%
Mar 5, 1998

Yusra Mardini was born in Syria.