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Athletes

Special Olympics Oklahoma Athlete Stuns with Singing and Speed

By RJ Nealon, September 22, 2025
The picture shows a male Special Olympics athlete holding a microphone. He's singing the US national anthem.
Twelve delegations in total will soon march into Devon Park, signaling the start of the parade of athletes.
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Finding Strength in Community: Heather’s Mental Health Journey

By Renee Dease, March 06, 2026
A two-photo collage shows two individuals smiling for a picture.
In light of new research from Special Olympics Health published in JAMA Network Open, Renee Dease, a longstanding member of the Special Olympics movement, sat down with Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete and Health Messenger, Heather Holland, to talk about mental health, stigma, and the power of community.
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European Basketball Week 2019

Two players going for the ball on the basketball court going for the ball.
European Basketball Week 2019 (#EBW2019)—now in its 16th year—takes place from 23 November to 1 December on courts across Europe!

James Badeau

Freddie Blum - SOCT - US Youth Ambassador
Connecticut

Ndèye Rokhaya Gaye

Ndèye Rokhaya Gaye
Special Olympics Senegal
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Marquel Russell Shines at USA Games, Eyes 2027 Special Olympics World Games in Santiago

By RJ Nealon, June 29, 2026
Marquel Russell, a Special Olympics Kansas athlete, sprints ahead of competitors in the 100m final at the 2026 USA Games, building a clear lead.
Marquel Russell stands near the starting line and does a box jump to relax his muscles.
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Actor Jon Seda and Hamilton Chicago Cast Members join Special Olympics Illinois Athlete Patrick McCarthy in Gala Video

Three men in winter coats with gold chains around their necks and sunglasses on standing in front of a group of doors.
On Saturday, May 11, 2019, Special Olympics Illinois hosted the 12th Annual Inspire Greatness Gala at the Fairmont Chicago.
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