Stories From the Field of Play
Win or lose, our athletes leave it all on the field. Read more about their triumphs, trials and trainings here.
Athletes and coaches, share your story at the bottom of the page!
Athletes and coaches, share your story at the bottom of the page!
First-Ever Inmate Flame of Hope Run Raised Thousands
Special Olympics Northern California made history when it held the run, which took place inside the California Correctional System.
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How Lani De Mello Realized She Can Accomplish Anything
"Special Olympics made me a more outgoing person." Read more about Lani's remarkable journey.
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See Highlights From 2017 European Football Week
More than 40,000 athletes with and without intellectual disabilities participated in 2017. Look back at some of the highlights.
Eduardo Vegas Wows Fans at Johan Cruyff Golf Memorial Tournament
The Special Olympics Spain athlete proved to be one of the stars at Montanyá Golf Club.
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Special Olympics Malta Reaches Out to Refugees
They held come-and-try sessions in golf, hockey and football, as well as Young Athletes and Healthy Athletes promotion sessions.
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Fanning the Flame of Hope across Europe
Growing the Torch Run across Europe was the big focus at a recent Special Olympics and Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) gathering.
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Swimmers Competed in Open Water Maccabia Games Event
Every 4 years, Israel hosts the Maccabia Games, which are called the “Jewish Olympics." Jews from about 80 countries come to compete.
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Special Olympics Russia Athletes Realized a Dream
The athletes' dream became a reality when they served as flag bearers at the recent FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.
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Multisport Star Daina Shilts Embraces Being Different
The snowboarder is an athlete leader who’s as dynamic on the speaker’s podium as she is on the slopes.
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Justin "JJ" Jones Gets His Motto From His Dad
Justin has been with Special Olympics Pennsylvania for three years, competing in multiple sports, though swimming is his favorite.
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