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Flame of Hope Travels to Alaskan Special Olympics Facility

By Jimmy Johnson , May 18, 2017
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It was also carried through towns from the temperate rain forests and coast of the southeast, to the frozen tundra of the north.
In the News

Swimmers Competed in Open Water Maccabia Games Event

By Reuven Astrachan, July 17, 2017
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Every 4 years, Israel hosts the Maccabia Games, which are called the “Jewish Olympics." Jews from about 80 countries come to compete.

Virginia Wade

By Special Olympics Staff, July 10, 2017
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A longtime athlete who joined a ski team when she was 8, Virginia Wade skis every weekend in winter while also training in gymnastics six to 12 hours a week.
Athletes

Sebastian Joynes Found Acceptance at Special Olympics

By Special Olympics Staff, July 10, 2017
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His mother knew getting active was crucial for him, but they had trouble finding the right fit—until they found Special Olympics.

Play Unified 101 for Volleyball Coaches

By Tobias Staebler, September 11, 2017
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The Special Olympics European Unified Volleyball Tournament in Katowice, Poland also hosted a Unified Volleyball Coach Workshop.
Athletes

Brittany Tagliareni Defines What It Means to be Relentless

By Special Olympics Staff, July 10, 2017
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She started at 16 years old, now 27, she has discovered that focusing on her game also helps with her sensory and visual issues.
Athletes

How Andy Miyares Found Peace in the Pool

By Special Olympics Staff, July 10, 2017
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Being different never kept him out of the pool; in fact, it's what got him in the water in the first place.
Community Impact

Law Enforcement Officer Wins Jefferson Award

By Leigh Lowery, March 29, 2018
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Sgt. Marcus Rhodes was recognized for his dedication to the Torch Run for Special Olympics and his local area program.
Athletes

South Carolina Hosted 2017 Special Olympics North America Tennis Championship

By Tara Baker, November 06, 2017
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Over 120 athletes plus 36 Unified Partners representing 10 states competed on beautiful Hilton Head Island.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Russia Athletes Realized a Dream

By Fiona Hynes, July 14, 2017
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The athletes' dream became a reality when they served as flag bearers at the recent FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.
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