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Athletes

Athlete Leonardo Acosta Has a Secret to His Success

By Leilani Gonzalez, September 15, 2017
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Find out how he braved big swings in temperature to stand out at the 2017 Winter Games.
Athletes

Union and Resilience in Mexico after 2017 Earthquake

By Leilani Gonzalez, October 31, 2017
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Learn how members of Special Olympics Mexico continued working together to support the country and continue with their lives.
Athletes

Geraldo Silva: “El Deporte Es Como la Vida Misma”

By Leilani Gonzalez, August 17, 2017
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He was born with hemiplegia, learn why he says sports have, "been important and vital for my development as a functional human being."
Community Impact

The Joy of Athletes Is Priceless to Swaziland National Director

By Babazile Langa, June 13, 2017
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Babazile Langa oversaw Swaziland's win of the annual President’s Award for outstanding work among the Africa Region’s 21 programs.
Community Impact

Volunteering With Special Olympics Swaziland Changed Me

By Ntombi Nkambule, February 17, 2017
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Ntombi Nkambule was inspired to get involved with Special Olympics to help improve understanding and acceptance among communities.
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.
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Special Olympics Leadership Academy Visited MENA Region

By Noah Gaballah, October 02, 2017
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Representatives from Bahrain, Jordan, Tunisia, Lebanon, Mauritania, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt & Oman brought energy to the Academy.

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.
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