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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.
Athletes

Turin 2025 Home Hope: Ugo Valentini Swaps Tennis Racket For Snowboard Boots

Man wearing winter clothes posing for the camera with snowy landscape in the background
Multi-sports talent balances training for the Special Olympics World Winter Games with driving lessons
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

Healthy Athletes and Home Runs: Bringing Health and Sports Together at SONA Softball Championship

By RJ Nealon, November 12, 2025
Two individuals stand with their backs to the camera. A third individual leads them in breathing exercises.
Imagine being an athlete ready to compete at the highest level, but you're distracted by a throbbing mouth from tooth pain.
Athletes

Kiera Byland's Medals Include Honor from the Queen

By John Marshall, July 29, 2022
Kiera holding the British Empire Medal, smiling next to the lord-lieutenant, the High Sheriff, and members of Kiera's family.
Created in 1922, the British Empire Medal is granted by the Crown in recognition of meritorious civil or military service.
Athletes

North America's Athlete Leaders are Ready to Take on Big Challenges

A black and white image shows the Special Olympics North America logo alongside the words "2026 Regional Athlete Congress".
Before, during, and after the Congress in March; athlete leaders know they’ve been empowered to lead and discuss difficult topics and find solutions to big challenges.
Community Impact

“It Wasn’t Just Special; It Was Extraordinary”: The World Games from a Volunteer’s Perspective

By Nicholas Leong, May 07, 2019
Nicholas Leong standing in front of a cement wall with a camera over either shoulder.
When I was asked if I was interested to volunteer as a photographer to cover the athletes from the Asia Pacific Region at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, the answer was a resounding yes.
Community Impact

Not Just Being Invited to the Dance, but Organizing it

Woman standing in from of a group of people giving a presentation and holding a Special Olympics football.
I have been a volunteer with Special Olympics for more than two years now. As a youth leader, I work closely with the athletes of Special Olympics to advocate for a more inclusive society in India and around the world. The life lessons I’ve learned in the course of this journey have been invaluable.
In the News

Coach Webinar Series 2022

A look back on the 2022 Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher.
In the News

Faces of Inclusion: Raising Yilu

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Follow the inspiring journey of Zhao Yilu, a Special Olympics East Asia athlete.
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