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'I'm living my dreams': Iranian woman in St. John's finds freedom in running

August 9, 2026

For Ladan Jahankha, participating in her local running group is more than a fun pastime — it’s a dream come true. That's because before she moved to St. John’s in 2022, she lived in Iran, a country where women’s participation in sports is severely restricted.



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