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!
Special Olympics France welcomes swimming champion Alain Bernard as Ambassador
The Special Olympics family has grown a little bigger with the recent announcement that Alain Bernard has joined Special Olympics France as an Ambassador!
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Countdown to World Games!
More than 7,500+ Special Olympics athletes from more than 190+ nations are making final preparations to participate in the Special Olympics World Games (“World Games”) taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), March 14 through 21.
Meet the World Games Athletes: Ruaumoko Pukepuke
The Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 will be Ruaumoko’s first-ever World Games.
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Power of Unified Sports Back in Spotlight at Annual NBA Game
Once again, the power of unity will shine on center court at the NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game during NBA All-Star weekend.
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Meet the World Games Athletes: Grace Seiboldt
Grace won three medals at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, including gold in swimming.
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Jaden James, Special Olympics Basketball Player, Sinks 3-Pointer on Court with Globetrotters
15-year-old Jaden James, Special Olympics Oklahoma, sunk this 3-point bucket during a basketball tournament in Fort Smith.
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Brittany Tagliareni
Brittany didn't say her first word until she was 6; but these days, she communicates power and assurance—through sports.
Special Olympics Golfer Amy Bockerstette is a 'Hero' to PGA
Gary Woodland surprises Special Olympics athlete Amy Bockerstette // PGA TOUR
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Athlete and Coach Terrence Davis Tells Other SO Leaders to “Say What You Want.”
Long-time athlete Terrence Davis is heading to Abu Dhabi for the 2019 World Games as a coach for the SO St Vincent and Grenadines Bocce team.
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Meece and Klug take 4th Gold at X Games 2019
Special Olympics Unified Sports® pair Henry Meece and Chris Klug took home gold for a 4th time at Special Olympics Unified Snowboarding at X Games Aspen 2019.
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