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Athletes

The Special Bond Behind Erika Kalin's Incredible Performance

By Nance Larsen, March 21, 2017
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Erika Kalin listens for one voice when she competes—her training guide Reinhart Shultz. Read about their incredible connection.
Athletes

Doctor's Discovery Helped Athlete Avoid Ear Damage

By Bjoern Koehler, July 25, 2017
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An athlete from Belgium avoided potential catastrophic damage to his hearing thanks to the Healthy Athletes screening program.

Katy Wilson

By Special Olympics Staff, July 10, 2017
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Katy Wilson, 35, has won gold in gymnastics, and served as a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger. She has traveled the globe to share the message and spirit of Special Olympics and tell everyone that people with Down syndrome can do anything—given high expectations and respect.
Athletes

Giorgos Papadopoulos Transformed a Fear Into a Passion

By Ecem Acar, November 03, 2017
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At 40, the Greek athlete has become a very successful Special Olympics swimmer. Learn why that might have been unlikely.
Athletes

Special Olympics South Africa Partnered With TOMS

By Nomthandazo Dladla, April 20, 2018
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All nine provinces took a quantity of TOMS shoes for their athletes.
Athletes

Shooting for the Stars at NBA All-Star Weekend

By Aoife O'Grady, March 05, 2018
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Serbian Special Olympics athlete Saska Vuijicic flew to Los Angeles for the NBA Cares All-Star Weekend! Read about her adventure.
Community Impact

Hungary Welcomes Josh Cartu as National Ambassador

By Aoife O'Grady, April 25, 2018
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The Ferrari race driver visited the Special Olympics offices in Budapest. He also has a personal special interest in Special Olympics.
Athletes

How a Nine-Year-Old Athlete Had His Life Changed

By Stephanie Corkett, June 26, 2017
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Liui’a Nikosiaki had his left leg amputated after a car hit him. He was given crutches, but he outgrew them. Then Fit Feet came along.
In the News

How Forest Hills Eastern High School Stood Out

By Brad Lake, November 06, 2017
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The school was selected as the first school in Michigan to be a Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools National Banner program.
Athletes

Korean Athlete Finds and Shares Success Through Sports

By Kate McKenna, March 06, 2017
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As a child, Wonsang had problems associated with intellectual disability. Eventually, his family found sports helped him find focus.
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