The Family

The Swim

The Swim

Family Member Barking Owl took on the difficult task of capturing the strength and perseverance of Yusra Mardini in music. While honoring the weight of Mardini’s story—she braved the cold sea to save the lives of herself and the other refugees on their stalled boat—composer Houston Fry’s “Celebration” also pays tribute to Mardini’s athletic achievements.

On the 2016 Refugee Olympic team, Mardini swam for her family and her larger family of forgotten exiles. And now the world rallies behind her.