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At 16, she competed in the Olympics. Now she’s diving for UC Berkeley.
Malak Tawfik, raised in Cairo, competed in the Olympics at 16 and now arrives at UC Berkeley as a freshman diver. The profile traces her uncommon path as a fema
By Country Herald Staff · 2026-08-31T17:43:05.159Z
Malak Tawfik, raised in Cairo, competed in the Olympics at 16 and now arrives at UC Berkeley as a freshman diver. The profile traces her uncommon path as a female athlete from Egypt, the cultural and logistical hurdles she faced, and her potential impact on Cal’s diving roster—an inspiring intersection of elite sport and higher education.
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