Sudanese Olympic backstroker Ziyad Saleem, from the University of California, to compete for Sudan in Paris Olympics.

Ziyad Saleem, a Sudanese Olympic backstroker studying at the University of California, is set to compete for Sudan in the Paris Olympics. Despite war and a humanitarian crisis causing most of his relatives to flee, Saleem's passion for swimming started at a young age. His father recognized his potential, and now, Saleem has the opportunity to represent his parents' home country on the global stage.