While swimsuits and athleisure sets are her trusted everyday companions, Olympic swimmer Farida Osman also enjoys sporting vibrant hues, statement cuts, and body-hugging silhouettes. Below, a closer look into the athlete‘s milestone moments and ensembles.
This was my first international gold medal and my face says it all. Won it at the World Junior Swimming Championships in Lima, Peru, in 2011.
My first gold medal and cup in Gezira Sporting Club, Egypt. I must have been eight or 10, but I was as serious and determined as ever.
Warming up before training in a trusted black set. While I love to dress up, at the end of the day I always find solace in practical and functional clothes.
Enjoying my bridesmaid duties in this gorgeous canary yellow dress at my best friend’s wedding in February 2022.
Choosing an outfit for a gala dinner at a swimming competition is never an easy feat, but this white dress with its draping and one-shoulder detail felt ideal for an evening in Monaco.
Winning the Best Female Athlete from Africa in 2017 in Prague will always be a milestone for me. Thinking back on this event, I am glad I chose to wear this flowy floral dress. It was representative of my personality: calm, sophisticated, and soft.
For my graduation from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2017, I chose a simple white cocktail dress. I wanted my cap and gown to take all the attention. I did wait long to finally get to wear them.
Originally published in the July/August 2024 issue of Vogue Arabia
