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Athletes

Meet Latrice Pringle, Snowboarder

Latrice in and orange ski jacket on one kneed posing for the camera on the slopes.
Latrice recently became the first African American to race at the Unified Snowboarding X Games competition.
Press Releases

When Sport Brings People Together: Visit Marks Key Milestone Toward the Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029

Man skiing
[Chur, Switzerland – 24 March 2026] The road to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 has reached a key milestone this week with the official agreement signing in Chur, Switzerland. From 10 – 17 March 2029, Switzerland will host the 2029 Games, sending a strong message of equality and active inclusion.
Partners of the Movement

Golisano Foundation

Ann Costello and Tom Golisano watch an athlete receive an eye exam.
In 2012, businessman and philanthropist, Tom Golisano committed $12 million over four years towards launching the Special Olympics Healthy Communities initiative. The goal was to create communities in eight countries and six U.S. States where Special Olympics athletes and other people with intellectual disabilities have the same access to health and wellness resources and services—and can attain the same level of good health—as all community members.
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Special Performances Announced for the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games

Performances by Jason Mraz and Grace VanderWaal have been announced for the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games Opening Ceremony in Austria on March 18. Princess Charlene of Monaco, Hannah Teter, Apolo Ohno, Dikembe Mutumbo, Michelle Kwan, Sam Perkins, Jillian Michaels, Louie Van Amstel and many more will attend Games.
Community Impact

Take Part in the Delaware Memorial Bridge 5K Run to Acceptance

By Lisa A. Smith, July 31, 2018
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This year’s event will be held Sept. 30, and raises money for children and adults in Delaware who participate in Special Olympics.
In the News

Europe Eurasia Committees Discuss Regional Plans in Slovakia

By Aoife O'Grady, May 29, 2018
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The Europe Eurasia Leadership Council and the Competition and Training Advisory Committee met to discuss upcoming events.
Community Impact

The 42nd Special Olympics Hong Kong Regional Athletic Meet

By Special Olympics East Asia Staff, July 31, 2018
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The meet and the 2018 SOHK Healthy Athletes plan were successfully held in 5 districts of Hong Kong.
Sport and Competition

World Games Connecticut 1995

Fireworks going off at night at the Los Angeles World Games.
New Haven, Connecticut, USA • 1st – 10th July 1995
Press Releases

Special Olympics offers free health screenings to 400 people with intellectual disabilities

Athletes and representatives cut a ribbon in front of a Healthy Athletes backdrop.
Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®, made possible by the Golisano Foundation, is offering free health screenings and education to 400 people with intellectual disabilities during the World Tennis Invitational.

Day 10 Inclusion in the Workplace

Day 10 Inclusion in the Workplace
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