Olympic Refugee Team Carries the Dreams of Millions

NBC News and MSNBC's Team Refugees project tells the stories of 10 athletes who have overcome hardship and suffering on their long journey to Rio.

Yusra Mardini of the Refugee Olympic Team competes in the women's 100m Butterfly Heats of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 6, 2016.Lavandeira jr / EPA

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Aug. 5, 2016, 3:02 AM EDT / Updated Aug. 9, 2016, 2:46 AM EDT / Source: NBC News

NBC News and MSNBC's Team Refugees project tells the stories of 10 athletes who have overcome hardship and suffering on their long journey to Rio.

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