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Lloyd Martin runs into the Guinness World Record Books

A young man wearing a green sports bib and with a medal around his neck faces the camera holding his thumbs up.
Special Olympics Great Britain athlete Lloyd Martin ran his way into the Guinness World Record Books on 21 April 2024 by completing the TCS London Marathon.
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Thank you for your support of Special Olympics. Because of your support, more athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world are discovering the power of sports to change their lives.

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Expressing Excellence—Through Sports

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Athletes with autism beat low expectations—and sports records, too!
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Santiago, Chile Will Host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games

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First-ever Special Olympics World Games held in the Latin American region
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Fostering Inclusion: Launch of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools

The Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® (UCS) launch ceremony was graced by esteemed dignitaries.
The launch of the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® (UCS) Project in South Africa marked a historic moment in the nation's journey towards fostering inclusivity and acceptance.
Community Impact

Dedicated to Promoting Inclusion in Greece: Primary 24 School’s Story

Teacher students showing their support for Special Olympics and holding a Special Olympics branded flag.
As an educator and trainer, Nikoleta is dedicated to serving youth in her hometown of Patras, Greece. During the day, Nikoleta is a physical education teacher at Primary School 24, and after school, she’s a swim coach for Special Olympics Hellas.
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The National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) and Special Olympics Officially Launch Partnership

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The organizations join forces to ensure the implementation of quality and inclusive sports programs for students of all abilities.
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Advancing Inclusive Education in Kosovo with Unified Sports Opportunities

Group of people wearing formal clothing while holding a sign that says ‘Special Olympics Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion’
Special Olympics Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion welcomes Kosovo at signing ceremony in Pristina
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International Women's Day: Women who help lead, inspire and drive our Movement forward

International Women's Day: Women who help lead, inspire and drive our Movement forward
This video features: Zoie Breland a Unified partner from Washington, Britney Bautista, a former U.S. Youth Ambassador from Hawaii and Catherine Dayas-Tokoto, a parent from Virginia, in honor of International Women’s Day.
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