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!
Brendan West Found Happiness on a Basketball Court
Brendan West’s life has been anything but “normal” since the day he was born. Find out how basketball has helped him with that.
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How Andy Miyares Found Peace in the Pool
Being different never kept him out of the pool; in fact, it's what got him in the water in the first place.
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Brittany Tagliareni Defines What It Means to be Relentless
She started at 16 years old, now 27, she has discovered that focusing on her game also helps with her sensory and visual issues.
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How Thomas Shimoda Skates Past Adversity
Thomas is fast on the ice-- really fast. At 24 years old, he has put many struggles behind him. Learn more about him.
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Why Coaches Asked Matthew Grabowski to Join a Leadership Team
The role means he is involved in solutions to make all aspects of the program better for athletes. Learn how he got there.
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Special Olympics Switzerland Teams at FIBA Open 2017
The biggest grassroots basketball event in Switzerland, FIBA Open 2017, took over courts in Mies in June.
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A Life Changed By Football: Said Abdel Lah
Said Abdel Lah’s life changed when he joined Plena Inclusión Ceuta, a partner of Special Olympics Spain.
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Video: Africa’s Triumph at World Winter Games 2017!
One hundred and thirty Special Olympics athletes were representing the Africa region, from 7 countries, in 4 different sports.
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Special Olympics Cyprus Athletes Join Unified Football Project
Young athletes from Special Olympics Cyprus, together with MetLife volunteers, participated in Special Olympics European Football week.
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How David Egan Found His Voice Through Sports
David Egan has always dreamed big. Learn how he is changing attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities.
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Share Your Story
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