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!
Olympic Skater Johnny Weir Wins Big for Special Olympics on Wheel of Fortune
13 December 2023. Two-time Olympic skater and three-time U.S. Skating Champion, Johnny Weir raised more than $65,000 on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune in a special episode that aired on ABC yesterday evening.
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Chris Meservey Uses a Teach-First Approach to Coaching
For over three decades, Chris Meservey has shared his blissfulness with everyone he meets within Special Olympics Nevada and beyond. By career choice, he teaches public speaking at the high school level but stemming from his love of sports, he coaches basketball and swimming.
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Unified Pair Join the Inclusion Revolution Podcast to Launch Faces of Basketball Campaign
Special Olympics launched Faces of Basketball, a unique online-offline activity hub and campaign.
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Special Olympics & Badminton World Federation Launch Initiative to Best Prepare Badminton Athletes Competing at World Games Berlin 2023
Special Olympics and Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Games Training Pledge initiative launched aimed at preparing badminton athletes to compete at World Games Berlin 2023.
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Niall Guite and Special Olympics Great Britain Launch Social Enterprise
Special Olympics Great Britain is launching first online art business led by Special Olympics athlete, leader and artist Niall Guite.
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Inclusion Starts Young
Learn more about Young Athlete Arianna's story and the Special Olympics partnership with BILLY Footwear entitled Inclusion Fits!
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Samantha Soars
For SO New Zealand athlete Samantha Shepherd, Special Olympics is the place where she found belonging, personal growth and friendship.
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Nick DiAntonio Catches Special Olympics Bug from Volunteering with Older Brother, Continues to Make Impact in the Weight Room
Speaking in detail, Nick DiAntonio remembers the moment he was first introduced to Special Olympics Massachusetts.
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From Unified Partner to Program Sport Director: Angel Arroyo’s Story
Angel Arroyo began his Special Olympics journey as a volunteer and now serves as the Sport Director of Special Olympics Puerto Rico.
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‘I have so many dreams’--Meet Magnus!
At age 20, Magnus Orri Arnarson is already a role model for people with intellectual disabilities—and without—in Iceland...and beyond.
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