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Chris Nikic wins the Panama City Ironman – Photo credit: via Chris Nikic/Intagram

Equality, Heroes, Popular, Wellness

World’s first Ironman with Down syndrome attributes success to his simple ‘1% better’ philosophy

Tod Perry

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Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

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