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RJ Nealon

RJ Nealon, Special Olympics North America Communications Specialist, is an athlete reporter, University of Alabama alumnus and former ESPN intern.
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A woman and a man stand in front of a black backdrop that says "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame" on it.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Work to Bring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Life

All Special Olympics athletes want is to have the same chance to prove their worth. Just like their peers, in sports and in everyday life, the inclusion of employment opportunities.
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A woman and a man stand in front of a black backdrop that says "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame" on it.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Work to Bring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to Life

All Special Olympics athletes want is to have the same chance to prove their worth. Just like their peers, in sports and in everyday life, the inclusion of employment opportunities.
3 Min Read
Special Olympics athlete in a yellow uniform runs on the track during the 10,000-meter race at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, where he set a new event record.
Community Impact

USA Games Start to Wrap Up in Minneapolis

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are heading into its last day of competition, and so many memories have been made.
1 Min Read
Two Special Olympics Maryland athletes in team uniforms smile and embrace on a grassy competition field after competing in Mini Javelin at the 2026 USA Games.
Community Impact

Day Two of Competition Highlights Athletes Across Multiple Sports

The second day of competition at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games was cut short due to inclement weather, but not before some memorable moments.
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Special Olympics District of Columbia and Special Olympics Maine basketball athletes battle for possession of a loose ball during a USA Games matchup.
Community Impact

Day One of Competition is a Wrap in Minneapolis

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are officially underway, and the competition is now in high gear.
1 Min Read
Tim Shriver and members of Team Shriver cheer and raise their arms in celebration after a successful event during the 2026 ESPN Unified Sports Challenge at Allianz Field.
Community Impact

ESPN’s Unified Sports Challenge Takes on Allianz Field

On the University of Minnesota campus, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games is showcasing 16 sports, and 3,000 athletes from across the country are here to win one thing—gold.
1 Min Read
Special Olympics athlete in a yellow uniform runs on the track during the 10,000-meter race at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, where he set a new event record.
Community Impact

USA Games Start to Wrap Up in Minneapolis

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are heading into its last day of competition, and so many memories have been made.
1 Min Read
Two Special Olympics Maryland athletes in team uniforms smile and embrace on a grassy competition field after competing in Mini Javelin at the 2026 USA Games.
Community Impact

Day Two of Competition Highlights Athletes Across Multiple Sports

The second day of competition at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games was cut short due to inclement weather, but not before some memorable moments.
1 Min Read
Tim Shriver and members of Team Shriver cheer and raise their arms in celebration after a successful event during the 2026 ESPN Unified Sports Challenge at Allianz Field.
Community Impact

ESPN’s Unified Sports Challenge Takes on Allianz Field

On the University of Minnesota campus, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games is showcasing 16 sports, and 3,000 athletes from across the country are here to win one thing—gold.
1 Min Read
Special Olympics District of Columbia and Special Olympics Maine basketball athletes battle for possession of a loose ball during a USA Games matchup.
Community Impact

Day One of Competition is a Wrap in Minneapolis

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are officially underway, and the competition is now in high gear.
1 Min Read