Previously in athletics; No Middle Eastern athlete, let alone a Syrian, had achieved similar success. But there was something about this girl. At only 21 years old, reaching a rank that was not uncommon in the land where she grew up deserved praise and attracted attention.
The interesting story of British athlete Don Thompson, who won the gold medal in the 50-kilometer walking category at the 1960 Rome Olympics... Italians called him Il Topolino, meaning "the little mouse", inspired by Mickey Mouse.
He gained worldwide fame with his portrayal of the pathetic, yet funny little tramp (Charlot) in American silent films. He became one of the most well-known people in the United States within two years of his first film in 1914.
Wladyslaw Kozakiewicz was one of the most extraordinary characters in Olympic history. His life, which started with one migration, continued with another migration. After realizing that he could not continue his career in his country, he immigrated to Germany. After competing for Germany for a while, he ended his career.
Haile Gebrselassie, aka the Ethiopian lion... A dream he had in the cornfield when he was a little boy took him to the top of the world. Haile inspired the dreams of thousands of children who listened and watched him. And with a big smile on his face...
He has always been an outlier. He was a name that was always criticized for the sarcastic attitudes he adopted in his statements to the press, the jokes he made about the Princess of England, and the controversial t-shirts he wore.
Nuri Şahin, who took over as head of Borussia Dortmund, is a character that should be taken as an example with his inspiring life story. Nuri Şahin, who was born in Germany as the child of a working family from Kırşehir, played in the biggest clubs in the world in his football career.
Born in Gando village of Burkina Faso, Architect Kere later had to move to Berlin for his education. However, he says that Gando remains a place where inequality and a sense of belonging prevail for him.
Today's important architect Peter Zumthor, is among the most interesting names in the world of architecture; He was born in Switzerland on April 26, 1943, and mastered carpentry at the age of 15.
Cathy's speed clearly differentiated her from other children. As she grew older, the number of races she won began to increase. However, there was another feature that "separated" her from other children: her race. In those years when the traces of racial discrimination were not erased, she was not given any awards even when she came first in the races.
