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!
Jonathan Frederick Incorporates Fun with Competition while Coaching Esports
Inside a high-energy arena, with flashing lights and excitement filling the room, Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners compete against one another at the highest level in esports.
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Ke’Shaun Tillman Finds his Place in Sports Photography with Help from Mentor
On the campus of North Carolina State University, Erin Johnston and Ke’Shaun Tillman formed an unlikely friendship.
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With Unified Relay at Swimming World Cup
Our Special Olympics swimmers experienced something special: they competed in a joint relay with the stars of the scene at the FINA World Cup in Berlin—an important sign for inclusion and equality.
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2022 Coach Webinar Series Presented by Gallagher Webinar 4 Recap
Recap of the second webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher.
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First-Ever Special Olympics European Unified Basketball Tournament Featuring 16 Countries is Hosted in Italy
16 countries compete at major Special Olympics basketball tournament featuring players with and without intellectual disabilities
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Leading the Way to an Inclusive World: Meet Grace
Want to be a better advocate and ally? Here are her insights:
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2022 Coach Webinar Series Presented by Gallagher Webinar 3 Recap
Recap of the second webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher.
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Chris Nikic Completes 2022 IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii
Earlier this morning in Hawaii, Chris completed his second IRONMAN competition and beat his previous record with a time of 16 hours and 31 minutes.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio: Athlete Leadership
On this week’s episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, podcast host Novie Craven spoke with Amanda Harrinauth about what it means to be an athlete leader.
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2022 Coach Webinar Series Presented by Gallagher Webinar 2 Recap
Recap of the second webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher.
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Share Your Story
Athletes and coaches: we would love to hear your story! Fill out this form to share your experiences with the Special Olympics community.