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An Olympic Dream

The Story of Samia Yusuf Omar (Graphic Novel)


  • SelfMadeHero
  • by Reinhard Kleist
The image of Samia Yusuf Omar running for last place at the 2008 Beijing Olympics will forever be imprinted in the minds: the Somalian, wearing knee-length leggings and a baggy T-shirt, came in seconds behind her competitors. Kleist pictures the athlete training in one of the most dangerous cities; her passage through Sudan and into Libya; and her attempt to reach Europe. By telling the story of one remarkable woman, Kleist gives voice to the 1000s of migrants who risk their lives daily for a better future

ISBN 9781910593097 | E | PB+
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Publisher SelfMadeHero
ISBN 9781910593097
Author(s) Reinhard Kleist
Publication date March 2016
Edition Paperback with flaps
Dimensions 240 x 170 mm
Illustrations throughout col.ill.
Pages 152
Language(s) Eng. ed.
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The image of Samia Yusuf Omar running for last place at the 2008 Beijing Olympics will forever be imprinted in the minds of those who saw it: the lean Somalian, wearing knee-length leggings and a baggy T-shirt, came in seconds behind her competitors. What the cheering crowd couldnt know was what it took to get there. An Olympic Dream follows Samias attempt to represent her country again, this time in London. Reinhard Kleist pictures the athlete training in one of the most dangerous cities in the world; her passage through Sudan and into Libya; and her fateful attempt to reach Europe. By telling the story of one remarkable woman, Kleist gives voice to the thousands of migrants who risk their lives daily for a better future.