The past 10 years have had their ups and their downs, their shocks and their joys, and every part of society has its own story to tell. Through the noise, a number of athletes and sports teams have managed to make their mark on Egypt throughout this fascinating and eventful decade. In spite of humble beginnings, intimidating competition, painful accidents, ageist stigma, and more, these athletes proved themselves against all odds and made a name for themselves within Egypt and abroad. Here are a few of the personalities that shook the world of Egyptian sports, galvanized audiences and brought them joy, and inspired young athletes to persevere in their endeavors to achieve sports excellence. Swimming Farida Osman In 2017, Egyptian swimmer Farida Osman, 25, broke the records for the 50m freestyle and the 50m butterfly, both of which remain unbroken to this day. Born in Indianapolis, USA in 1995, Osman grew up in Egypt, where she first entered the world of swimming at the green age of five at Gezira Sporting Club with her brother. And though she left the sport to pursue to pursue her passion for synchronized swimming,…
