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Athletes

Bravery and Brotherhood: Special Olympics Jamaica’s Inspiring Journey from Wheels to Ice

three men stand in celebration. On the outside, two twin brothers hold up their medals. Between them, a proud coach raises his hands and smiles.
Twin brothers Dale and Dave Oddman overcame numerous challenges to compete in short track speed skating at the Special Olympics World Winter Games—the least of which was training exclusively on roller blades!
Athletes

A Day at Inalpi Arena—Floorball Competition in Full Swing

Two floorball athletes running for the ball on the court.
14 March was a busy day at Inalpi Arena in Turin as the Floorball competition of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 continued.
Athletes

“At the End of the Race, he Wants to Keep Going!”: Slovenia’s Uroš Kotnik has a Need For Speed!

By Karini Viranna , March 14, 2025
A man cross country skis in a competition. A mountainside and many trees are visible
For Uroš Kotnik, a three-time gold-medalist, forward is the only way ahead.
Athletes

Sports At Any Age: Austria’s Gerhard Kirnbauer Races On

By Karini Viranna , March 14, 2025
A man wearing snowshoes competes in a snowshoeing competition as fans and spectators watch. A white building is pictured in the background
At 66-years-old, Austria’s Gerhard Kirnbauer is the oldest athlete at the Special Olympics World Winter Games.
Athletes

¡Viva Inclusión! - Gonzalo Escobar Wins First Gold in Turin

Special Olympics USA athlete Chris Furches, Special Olympics Chile athlete Gonzalo Escobar and Special Olympics USA athlete Sulynnette Vega-Ledesma
On 11 March, Special Olympics Chile snowboarding athlete Gonzalo Escobar was awarded the first gold medal of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, competing in the Advanced Giant Slalom Snowboarding Final.
Athletes

A Girl's First Love

Female Dancer on stage
The all-consuming nature of a first love may be too much for some people. But for others, it becomes a part of their soul, their identity.
Athletes

Girl, You Got This!

By Daren Jenkins, March 14, 2025
Three people in snow gear standing in the snow with mountains in the background.
When 19-year-old alpine skier and Special Olympics athlete Madison Cyr is gliding down the slopes her motivational saying “Girl, You Got This” keeps her going.
Community Impact

More Than Spectators: The Unseen Power of Family Support

By Samire Hoxha, March 14, 2025
A woman and man sitting side by side.
Every athlete’s journey is shaped by those who believed the most in them—family.
Athletes

Friendship Turned Leadership: How Youth Leaders are Shaping an Inclusive Future

By Miryam Abraham, March 14, 2025
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For Louis Kleemeyer and Tim Pietrowski from Germany, being part of the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Council has been nothing short of life-changing.
Athletes

Special Olympics Korea Soars on the Snow and the Ice

A young woman skates on the ice
A mix of talent, youth, and personal triumph constitute an exemplary team of athletes. And they’re winning big!
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