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Athletes

Ukrainian Teen Vlad Flourishes on the Dutch Athletics Track

By Walter Tempelman, June 24, 2024
A young man in a red sports jersey standing on a sports track holds his hands in front of him in a gesture suggesting he has just thrown something forward.
Vlad Bezghinov, originally from Ukraine, competed in the 100 metres, 200 metres and shot put at the recent Special Olympics Netherlands 2024 National Games.
Latin America

A Unified Morning with Students from the 10th Grade of the Emil Friedman School

Group of students on the court posing for a large group photo.
On Saturday, February 15, athletes from Special Olympics Venezuela and students from the 10th grade of the Emil Friedman School took to the sports fields and courts of the school to engage in Unified Sports and other joint activities as part of the school’s “Project Unify.”
Athletes

Athlete lead fitness initiative helps Team Texas get ready for competition!

By Sally Cohen, September 19, 2018
Special Olympics Athletes, Hillary Kern in a pink Special Olympics hoodie smiling for a picture. Behind her are two Special Olympics Healthy Athletes posters hung on a tan wall.
The following submission comes from Special Olympics New Hampshire athlete Parker Thornton.
Community Impact

Law Enforcement Officer Wins Jefferson Award

By Leigh Lowery, March 29, 2018
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Sgt. Marcus Rhodes was recognized for his dedication to the Torch Run for Special Olympics and his local area program.
Athletes

Lisa Menichino's (Big) Source of Support Fueled Win

By Nance Larsen, March 22, 2017
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Family support is important for a Special Olympics athlete. It builds confidence and can provide security to try new things.
In the News

Special Olympics Great Britain Athlete Raises Money with His Art

Niall sitting with three other athletes that are wearing masks of him.
Special Olympics Great Britain athlete Niall Guite, a basketball gold medalist, has drawn more than 100 pictures of U.K. football (soccer) stadiums and has raised £4,298 so far by selling them.
Athletes

How Paige Harris Keeps Defying the Odds

By Special Olympics Staff, July 10, 2017
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Despite the challenges she faces, Paige is a natural athlete. It doesn’t matter what sport it is, her coaches say she excels.
History

1968 Games

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Fifty years ago, the world began to change for the better, for millions of people with intellectual disabilities—and for all those who love them. And it started in Chicago, Illinois.
In the News

School of Strength Featured on NBC’s TODAY Show

School of Strength Athletes pose with WWE Superstar Becky Lynch
On 25 March, NBC’s TODAY Show hosts Al Roker and Craig Melvin featured the brand new Special Olympics School of Strength fitness campaign in a new segment called #UpliftTODAY, designed to spread positivity.
Athletes

Inclusive Health in Action

A female athlete sitting and talking to a healthy athletes representative.
For Cori Piels, inclusive health isn’t just about ensuring she sees a doctor. It’s about feeling heard, understood.
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