Der Traum von Olympia

Reinhard Kleist’s Der Traum von Olympia is a single-issue graphic biography from Carlsen Comics that traces the remarkable true story of Olympian Samia Yusuf Omar, who fled war-torn Somalia to pursue her dream of competing in the Olympics. First published in 2015, this poignant, stand-alone work by the acclaimed German cartoonist explores themes of hope, resilience, and the human cost of ambition. Kleist’s stark, expressive artwork and restrained storytelling make it a quietly powerful entry in his body of biographical comics.