syrian refugee olympics

Syrian swimmer Yusra Mardini. – Photo credit: en.wikipedia.org

Heroes, Joy, Popular

She swam for 3 hours to escape the war in Syria before competing in the Olympics

Heather Wake

3/18/2022
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.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026