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Athletes

Michael Svitak—Guiding Light of Team Austria!

By Karini Viranna , October 07, 2025
Michael Svitak and his teammates play a volleyball match, photographed from behind
At 48, Team Austria’s Michael Svitak is one of the most experienced players, taking up the role of “unofficial captain” and leading by example both on and off the court.
Athletes

From Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s Backyard to the National Stage: Tim Gowen’s Life in Special Olympics

Two men wearing dark blue t-shirts are coming out of the ocean onto a beach. They have their arms around each other.
Only a handful of Special Olympics athletes have had the opportunity to meet the founder of Special Olympics, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Even fewer athletes had the opportunity to compete in her backyard the year before Special Olympics even began. Luckily, for Tim Gowen, he was able to do both.
Community Impact

Haylie McCleney of Women’s USA Softball shares Advice for Athletes Everywhere

Haylie McCleney in USA jersey smiling for photo and logo of Inclusion Revolution Radio.
Haylie McCleney joined the Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast to talk about their partnership with Special Olympics and give advice to young athletes.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Athlete, Ashley Singleton, and her brother, Denver Broncos Linebacker, Alex Singleton, Star in This Week’s Episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio

Inclusion Revolution Radio logo; photo of Ashley and Alex Singleton with text that reads, “Season #5 Episode 06 Alex Singleton Denver Broncos Linebacker Ashley Singleton Special Olympics Southern California Athlete.”
In this week's episode, Josh and Novie spoke with Sarah Jane Borchert, Manager, Translation for Easy Language for the Special Olympic World Games.
In the News

Special Olympics Makes History at X Games 2020

Unified pair celebrating with their medals in front of the press.
For the first year ever, a Unified Ski competition will be part of the line-up of the Special Olympics Unified races at the 2020 X Games.
Partners of the Movement

Toys“R”Us and the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund

Toys“R”Us and the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund Lead
For more than 15 years, Toys“R”Us and the Toys“R”Us Children’s Fund together have supported Special Olympics and the littlest athletes, primarily through grant funding to advance the Young Athletes™ Program.

John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley, Special Olympics Global Ambassador
Actor & Advocate
Press Releases

Atos successfully sides with Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, the World’s Largest Humanitarian Sporting Event of the Year

[Turin, Italy, March 20, 2025] Atos, a global leader in digital transformation and the key Technology Partner of Special Olympics International for the World Winter Games Turin 2025, today announces it has delivered the critical IT services that helped make the games a success
Athletes

International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Accomplishments of Emanuelle “Manu” Dutra Fernandes de Souza

Young woman reading from a script and speaking on stage.
Emanuelle Dutra Fernandes de Souza, better known as “Manu,” is a 24-year-old Special Olympics Brazil athlete who embodies the spirit of inclusion.

Emanuelle Dutra Fernandes de Souza

Emanuelle Dutra Fernandes de Souza, Special Olympics Athlete, Brazil and Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger
Special Olympics Brazil athlete, former Sargent Shriver Global Messenger
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