Artefacts

Tokyo 2020, swimming cap of Alaa MASO (EOR).

Physical description

Swimming cap with the Olympic symbol, the caption "Refugee Olympic Team / Maso" and the brand of the manufacturer. Signed by the athlete.

Created

Created: Arena

Used

Used: Alaa MASO

Materials

plastic

Colors

black, white

Dimension

19.2 x 22.2 cm Dimensions à plat, 49 g

Literature

OLTERMANN, Philip. "From Syria to Rio: refugee Yusra Mardini targets Olympic swimming spot". In: The Guardian, 18 March 2016, https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/mar/18/syria-rio-refugee-yusra-mardini-olympic-swimming

Type of item

Sport equipment -> sports headwear -> swimming cap

Reference number

237530

Keywords

Tokyo 2020, Olympic Games Syria Male Swimming/Men's 50m Freestyle[M]signed War

Notes

Tokyo 2020, swimming cap belonging to Alaa MASO (EOR). Originally from Aleppo, Alaa Maso began swimming at a young age, thanks to his father, who became a swimming coach when he retired. The war forced Alaa to leave his country in 2015. After a long journey through Europe, he settled in Germany and took up training again, as well as studying. His brother Mohamad Maso also competed, but for Syria. Donated by the athlete