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Future of Personal Health—Mental Health Campaign

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The story details how Kayte leveraged her own challenges accessing mental health care to help develop Special Olympics Strong Minds, the mental discipline of Special Olympics Health Athletes®.
Athletes

Special Olympics Runners and Supporters Run the 127th Boston Marathon

Trent Hampton with arms up in the victory pose above his head after crossing the finish line
On 17 April, Special Olympics runner Trent Hampton took part in the historic 127th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts.
Videos

Investing in the Future

Athlete shows off medals.
When Purity began earning prize money through sport, her family made a powerful choice: invest in her future.
Athletes

Chris Nikic Completes 2022 IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii

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Earlier this morning in Hawaii, Chris completed his second IRONMAN competition and beat his previous record with a time of 16 hours and 31 minutes.
Videos

Highlights from the Opening Ceremony of Special Olympics Netherlands Unified Moves

Highlights from the Opening Ceremony of Special Olympics Netherlands Unified Moves
Not even a global pandemic could stop Special Olympics Netherlands from having the time of their lives at their first ever online National Games: Unified Moves! Even though health concerns and quarantine restrictions forced the team to cancel the traditional event, Special Olympics Netherlands and Coca-Cola welcomed everyone to join a brilliant online event from the safety of their own homes!
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Spread the Word >> Inclusion Celebrates Pride Month

Spread the Word >> Inclusion Celebrates Pride Month
In June of 2020, Spread the Word: Inclusion honored pride month along with Nina West, Drag Syndrome, The Trevor Project, KatnNat Podcast, and our Special Olympics and Best Buddies community.
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IRR: Kevin Martinez and Gerald Mballe

IRR: Kevin Martinez and Gerald Mballe
On this episode, ESPN Vice President of Corporate Citizenship Kevin Martinez and Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Advisor Gerald Mballe discuss ESPN’s global partnership with Special Olympics, its impact on athlete stories, inclusive sports programs for refugee youth and new initiatives like Take Back Sports to expand access to play.Download the TranscriptRead the Article
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ESPN Announces 2019 Top 5 Schools

ESPN Honor Roll presented by ESPN and Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools
Special Olympics would like to congratulate this year's ESPN Top 5 Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® for their dedication to inclusion.
In the News

The Torch Run is on the Move

A man in a Final Leg blue t-shirt holds a lit torch with several other men lined up behind him.
On 7 June, the Special Olympics Flame of Hope was lit in Athens, Greece and then began making its way to the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. This flame, carried by members of the 2023 LETR Final Leg, will light the cauldron during Opening Ceremonies to mark the official start to the Games.

Li Na

Li Na, Special Olympics Global Ambassador
Former Professional Tennis Player, two time grand slam champion, The first Chinese member of the ITHF
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