Atletas
Los atletas son el corazón de Olimpiadas Especiales. Nuestros atletas son niños y adultos con discapacidad intelectual de todo el mundo: ¡5,6 millones y seguimos sumando! Encuentran éxito, alegría y amistad en nuestra comunidad global. ¡Y además se divierten muchísimo!
What does it Mean to Play Unified
In the spring of 2014, I (Logan Beyer) took the court for my first Unified basketball practice through the Duke University Special Olympics.
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How Lani De Mello Defied a Doctor's Predictions
"She’s never going to achieve anything." That's what Lani's mom was told by a doctor. Watch to learn how Lani proved him (very) wrong.
Meet Ankush: From Outcast to Role Model
Golf helps Ankush practice concentration and gain respect—in India, a country where his disabilities had previously brought stigma.
Gymnastics Chose Me
Alyssa Sims says Special Olympics helped her learn to, "not think of myself as having a disability." Hear her triumphant story.
Special Olympics Athlete Profiles: Andy Miyares
Andy is a Special Olympics swimmer from the United States with a talent for public speaking.
"Te hacen sentir diferente. Es fantástico".
Olimpiadas Especiales transforma vidas a través del poder y la alegría del deporte todos los días, en todo el mundo.
Special Olympics Athlete Profile: Svetlana Lebedeva
Left in an orphanage as an infant, Svetlana’s joy for life shows in many ways, but competing as a gymnast is where she excels.
See the Athlete First
Watch this impressive spot called "Skeleton", starring Mario Ogunbowale, a Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete.