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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.

WWE Champion Drew McIntyre introduces School of Strength China Edition

WWE Champion Drew McIntyre introduces School of Strength China Edition
Athletes

Experiences With Autism: In Our Own Words

For World Autism Awareness Day, 2 April 2021, we came up a few survey questions for fellow Special Olympics athletes with autism. We both work at Special Olympics. Josh is an Assistant in the Business Services department and Jerry works as a Specialist with the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® program. Through these answers, we hope readers will learn that people with autism have a wide variety of talents, outlooks and experiences.

Article and interviews by Jerry Holy and Josh Cohen
Latin America

Brazadas por la Inclusión Shows the Strength of the Human Spirit

Ultra Swimmer Joel Matos interviewed by press during the press conference for Brazadas por la Inclusión.
For the third time, ultra-swimmer Joel Matos will test his mental and physical strength in Brazadas por la Inclusión (Strokes for Inclusion), a swimming marathon fundraiser for Special Olympics Puerto Rico. This time, Brazadas por la Inclusión will visit seven beaches around the country and the general public will be able to support and participate in a virtual manner.
Athletes

Discovering the Best Version of Myself: Jianyu’s Story 

Jianyu proudly displays his leadership certification from Special Olympics
A Special Olympics China Athlete Leader shares his personal growth story with Special Olympics
Press Releases

Special Olympics Announces New Global and Inaugural Champion Ambassador Programs

Chris Nikic smiling with his arms crossed and in his Special Olympics Florida tank-top.
Chris Nikic—the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full IRONMAN®—leads star pack
Europe Eurasia Stories

European Football Week 2023

Two girls on the pitch playing football.
More than 35,000 participants from 45 countries competed in 350 football events between 20 and 28 May to mark the 23rd edition of the Special Olympics European Football Week #EFW2023.
Community Impact

Let’s Make Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Inclusive!

By Kristin Hughes Srour, M.B.A., April 18, 2019
Young woman shows a young girl how to properly wash her hands while other young girls look on.
This story originally appeared in the Global Handwashing Partnership website.
Athletes

Catherine and Claude’s Moment

A photo of the Dayas-Tokoto family.
Discover how Special Olympics Unified Sports created a positive change in their son’s life.
Community Impact

National Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Jennifer Paolantonio with Chairman Tim Shriver at SXSW EDU 2019
Whether from school or from home, the teachers of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® ensure that meaningful opportunities are present for students of all abilities in and out of the classroom.
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