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Athletes Ready to Shine at Special Olympics Invitational Games 2020 in Sweden

By Jeroen Adriaanse , February 03, 2020
Two women both holding ski poles and smiling in celebration.
The iconic winter sport venues of Östersund and Åre play host to 300 Special Olympics athletes who have come to Sweden to compete in the Special Olympics Invitational Games 2020.
Athletes

Get to Know Cole Sibus, Actor

Cole sitting on a set of stairs looking into the distance and smiling.
Cole is an athlete and co-stars in the hit television series “Stumptown” on ABC.
In the News

A First in Floorball: Sports Data is Making its way into Special Olympics Competitions

By Jeroen Adriaanse , February 04, 2020
Athletes competing in floorball.
Special Olympics has launched a revolution in its approach to sport and competition with the roll-out of an exciting new floorball data project.
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A Unified Presence at Super Bowl’s Radio Row

NFL legend and SiriusXM host Ed McCaffrey interviews athlete Antrone “Juice” Williams and NFL quarterback Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns.
Every year, the week before the Super Bowl features the one of the largest gatherings of media in the United States.
Sport Partnerships

Michael Phelps Foundation

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Our partnership will support us in not only raising the number of certified swimming coaches who support the hundreds of thousands of Special Olympics Swimmers, but more importantly will help to raise the standard of coaching provided to them.
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The NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Sports® Game Line Up for 2020

Two NBA players standing behind two Special Olympics athletes on the court.
Twelve Special Olympics All-star athletes will be on the same teams as some of the NBA’s finest players, including NBA legends, active and former WNBA players and celebrity figures.
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Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Speaks About Need for More Inclusive Health

Dr. Perlman observing a tech performing an exam on an athlete as an observers watches the process.
Despite severe need and higher health risks, people with intellectual disabilities lack equitable access to health services and die, on average, 16 years earlier than the general population.
Athletes

"I completely nailed it" – Special Olympics Great Britain Skater Clinches Silver!

By Hanna Hervall, February 20, 2020
Jonathan Clutterbuck holding up his medal.
One thing that’s clear during the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2020 is the powerful sense of comradery: everyone seemed to cheer everyone else on.
Athletes

Speed Skater from Dehli Triumphs in Sweden

By Hanna Hervall, February 20, 2020
Speed Skater in all black with a yellow helmet preparing to skate.
On 1 February 2020, 300 remarkable athletes from 20 different countries gathered in Åre and Östersund for the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games.
In the News

Special Olympics Named Among Top 100 Proposals for MacArthur Foundation $100M Grant

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Youth Leaders playing in a game of Unified basketball.
Global expansion of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools was announced as one of the top proposals in helping to solve one of the world’s most crucial social challenges
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