A refugee who was swimming for her life to escape Syria one year ago is now swimming in the Olympics

http://media.sailthru.com/ One year ago, Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini was swimming for her...

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Sports Select   August 08, 2016 A refugee who was swimming for her life to escape Syria one year ago is now swimming in the Olympics One year ago, Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini was swimming for her... Read» Share this story: We just figured out how to get super-toned calves without weights or implants VIDEO: Fitness instructor and Conbody founder Coss Marte shared two simple, no-weights workouts for toning those calf muscles.  Read» Share this story: Why Michael Phelps and other Olympians have big red circles all over their skin Michael Phelps will swim his first event of the Rio Olympics on...  Read» Share this story: Olympic judges give Spanish swimmer a second chance after he accidentally disqualified himself Miguel Duran Navia's Olympic dream appeared to end before it...  Read» Share this story: Michael Phelps was forced to cover the logo of his Beats headphones and he did a lackluster job with the tape Michael Phelps began his quest on Sunday to add to his record total of...  Read» Katie Ledecky was celebrating her world record before anyone else finished the race Katie Ledecky, the 19-year-old American swimming prodigy, made a...  Read» Dutch cyclist in intensive care after fracturing her back in gruesome crash 6 miles from winning gold medal Dutch cyclist Annemiek Van Vleuten had a comfortable lead in the women's...  Read» Advertisement Simone Biles elevated so high on her floor routine, you couldn't even see the floor The U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team has started their quest for gold at the...  Read» Share this story: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The 1992 Dream Team that dominated Olympic basketball With the Rio Olympics underway, the US is once again the heavy favorite...  Read» Share this story: Roger Federer sent the saddest tweet of the Olympics opening ceremony The Olympics opening ceremony is a cool moment for Olympians to soak in...  Read» Share this story: American swimmer Lilly King blasts Russian opponent who proclaimed herself No. 1 Lilly King is a great swimmer. She is also incredibly confident and is...  Read» Share this story: See Also Olympic gymnastics analyst has a frank observation after US women's team dominates qualifying heat The US women's gymnastics team stole the show in the qualifying heat at...   Read»   Hungarian swimmer's intensely energetic husband went bonkers watching his wife narrowly miss a world record Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu narrowly missed setting a new world...   Read»   NBC didn't show the opening ceremony live, and its explanation is eyebrow-raising The Olympics officially kicked off on Friday night with the opening...   Read»   WHERE ARE THEY NOW? The 'Fierce Five' US women's gymnastics team that won gold at the 2012 London Olympics On Sunday, the US women's gymnastics team will begin their quest to...   Read»   Share: Share: Share: Share: Share this: Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011