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2017 Winter Games Athletes Delivered in Extraordinary Fashion

By Fiona Hynes, April 03, 2017
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"Athletes from across Europe Eurasia came to these Games to showcase their talents, their passion and the results of their hard work."
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Flame of Hope Travels to Alaskan Special Olympics Facility

By Jimmy Johnson , May 18, 2017
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It was also carried through towns from the temperate rain forests and coast of the southeast, to the frozen tundra of the north.
Athletes

To Play Is To Learn: WASH Instruction in Kenya

By Annemarie Hill, March 06, 2017
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“I have learned that dirty hands will make me sick.” This is what athlete Habiba Noor learned from participating in sports. Learn how.
Athletes

Gaston County 2018 Spring Games Set Local Record

By Ashley Anderson, April 23, 2018
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Athletes enjoyed Olympic town and a 50 balloon release in honor of the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics. Learn about their record.

Virginia Wade

By Special Olympics Staff, July 10, 2017
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A longtime athlete who joined a ski team when she was 8, Virginia Wade skis every weekend in winter while also training in gymnastics six to 12 hours a week.

Brent's Year of Firsts

By Kate McKenna, March 06, 2017
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The last year has been a year of firsts for Brent Heslehurst: He was chosen to represent Australia for the first time at a Special Olympics World Winter Games and he welcomed his first child with his wife, Emily.
Athletes

Special Olympics Unified Sports Training Pays Off for Ice Dancers

By Sarah O'Toole, March 21, 2017
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The audience were treated to a beautiful display when Denis Bragin and Yekaterina Kirdyayeva took to the ice. Read about their journey.
Community Impact

Video: Africa’s Triumph at World Winter Games 2017!

By Thomas Holder, June 13, 2017
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One hundred and thirty Special Olympics athletes were representing the Africa region, from 7 countries, in 4 different sports.
Athletes

How Andy Miyares Found Peace in the Pool

By Special Olympics Staff, July 10, 2017
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Being different never kept him out of the pool; in fact, it's what got him in the water in the first place.
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UNICEF Kosovo Supports Young Athletes in Kosovo

By Ecem Acar, May 25, 2017
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UNICEF Kosovo agreed to help ensure that children with intellectual disabilities are involved in inclusive play and sport activities.
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