| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Other Name | Dr Rania Amr Elwani |
| Full Name | Rania Amr Mostafa Elwani |
| Nickname(s) | The Golden Fish |
| Profession | Swimmer, Medical Doctor (Ob-Gyn) |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Light Ash Brown |
| Swimming | |
| International Debut | • 50m Freestyle- 1992 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXV Olympiad), Barcelona • 100m Freestyle- 1992 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXV Olympiad), Barcelona • 200m Freestyle- 1992 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXV Olympiad), Barcelona • 100m Backstroke- 1992 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXV Olympiad), Barcelona |
| Swimming Style | Freestyle sprint |
| Records (main ones) | • 2000: National Record time (2:01:93) in Women 200m Freestyle at the Games of the XXVII Olympiad (Games of the New Millennium) in Australia • 1999: National Record time (25:14) in Women 50m Freestyle at the FINA (Fédération internationale de natation) World Aquatics Championships (now World Aquatics Championship) in Hong Kong • 1999: National Record time (54:69) in Women 100m Freestyle at the FINA World Aquatics Championships (now World Aquatics Championship) in Hong Kong • 1994: National Record time (1:59:23) in Women 200m Freestyle at the FINA World Aquatics Championships (now World Aquatics Championship) in Germany |
| Medals (main ones) | • 1999: Gold Medal in Women 50m Freestyle at the 7th African Games in Saudi Arabia • 1999: Bronze Medal in Women 100m Freestyle at the 7th African Games in Saudi Arabia • 1999: Bronze Medal in Women 200m Freestyle at the 7th African Games in Saudi Arabia • 1995: Bronze Medal in Women 100m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in Germany • 1995: Silver Medal in Women 50m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in Germany • 1995: Gold Medal in Women 100m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in Great Britain • 1995: Gold Medal in Women 50m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in Great Britain • 1995: Bronze Medal in Women 200m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in Great Britain • 1995: Gold Medal in Women 100m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in France • 1995: Gold Medal in Women 50m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in France • 1995: Bronze Medal in Women 100m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in Finland • 1995: Gold Medal in Women 50m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in Finland • 1995: Silver Medal in Women 200m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in Finland • 1994: Bronze Medal in Women 100m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in France • 1994: Silver Medal in Women 50m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in France • 1994: Bronze Medal in Women 200m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in France • 1994: Silver Medal in Women 100m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in Great Britain • 1994: Gold Medal in Women 50m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in Great Britain • 1994: Bronze Medal in Women 100m Freestyle FINA Swimming World Cup in Germany |
| Awards, Honours | • 2014: Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award of the United Arab Emirates in the category Arab Sports Personality for her outstanding contribution for the enrichment of women in sports • 2010: World Fair Play Award at the The International Fair Play Committee • 1999: Athlete of the Games (10 gold medals) at the 9th Pan Arab Games held in Amman, Jordan • Honoured with the Order of Merit of First Class for Sports (An Egyptian national award of the highest merit) for her outstanding contribution in the field of sports and for training future athletes • Egypt's National Athlete of the Year from 1991 to 1998 |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 14 October 1977 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 47 Years |
| Birthplace | Giza, Egypt |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Hometown | Cairo, Egypt |
| College/University | • Ain Shams University (ASU), Cairo, Egypt • Nasser Higher Military Academy (now Military Academy for Postgraduate and Strategic Studies), Cairo • FIFA/CIES International Centre for Sports Studies, Cairo University, Cairo • Misr University for Science and Technology, Giza, Egypt • Southern Methodist University University Park, Texas • The American University in Cairo, New Cairo, Egypt |
| Educational Qualifications | • Master of Obstetrics and Gynecology • Defense College Fellowship • Diploma in International Programme in Sports Management • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) • Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biological Sciences • Diploma in Healthcare and Hospital Management |
| Religion | Islam |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Political Inclination | Mostaqbal Watan (Nation's Future Party) |
| Hobbies | Reading |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Dr Hany Alkherbawy |
| Children | Son- Malek Mohammed Daughter- Hannouna  |
| Parents | Father- Dr Amr Elwani Mother-Omayma Elhag  |
| Siblings | Brother- Mahmoud Elwani |
Some Lesser-Known Facts About Rania Elwani
- Rania Elwani developed a love for swimming from a very early age, starting at the age of five.
- She began competing in junior-level competitions at the age of eight and became the top swimmer in Egypt by the time she was 13.
- She was a member of the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs (college sports team) between 1997 and 1999.
- In the all-time top ten performers list of the Mustangs published by the SMU in January 2025, she was featured in the categories 50m freestyle (rank 6) and 100 m freestyle (rank 5).
- After she retired from competitive swimming in 2000, she has been involved in other areas such as commentating and training.
Rania Elwani (left) as a commentator at a competition
- In 2004, she became a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), a non-governmental international sports governing body for the Olympic Games.
- In 2005, she co-founded the Elwani Swimming Academy and has been its sports management consultant since then.
- In 2010, she became a member of the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Athletes Committee. The agency comprises the International Olympic Committee and the governments of over 140 nations in the fight against drugs in sports.
Rania Elwani (second from right) at the WADA conference
- She has delivered educational and motivational speeches, including a speech titled The Norm at the TEDxCairoSalon: The Unexpected, Uncertain, and Undiscovered in May 2012.
Rania Elwani at the TEDx event
- She is a board member of the Al Ahly Sports Club.
- She has been a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Egyptian government since 2015.
Rania Elwani as a Member of Parliament at the House of Representatives, Egypt
- She has been a member of the Champions of Peace Club (a group of top sportspeople) by Peace and Sport (a non-profit organisation under the patronage of the Prince of Monaco, Albert II) as a social cohesion tool.
Rania Elwani (second from right) at a conference of Peace and Sport
- She likes horses and horse riding.
