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Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Discusses Supporting Athletes on Canada Talks SiriusXM

Athlete holding up a sign that reads: #InclusiveHealth
Special Olympics Chief Health Officer, Dr. Alicia Bazzano MD, PhD, MPH was a recent guest on the Ben & Bilal Show that airs on Canada Talks SiriusXM 167. They discussed the training, fitness and emotional support available virtually to athletes due to physical distancing related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Athletes

Welcome to My World with Ben Collins, Special Olympics Athlete and Operations Specialist

A split screen image of Ben Collins and Dr. Andreas Heinecke during a Zoom meeting.
Special Olympics Operations Specialist Ben Collins Talks with Dr. Andreas Heinecke, founder of Dialogue in the Dark, on World Sight Day 2020
Athletes

Chris Nikic Continues to Make News as First Person with Down Syndrome to Compete at IRONMAN

Chris Nikic with a coach on the banks of the water before his swim.
A month before Chris Nikic, Special Olympics Florida athlete, becomes the first person with Down syndrome to compete in a full IRONMAN race on 7 November 2020, he is taking the media by storm as a groundbreaking and high performance athlete.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athlete Turns Passion for Politics into Career

By RJ Nealon, October 15, 2020
Melissa on stage with a medal draped around her neck speaking at SOMA's 50th Anniversary in 2018.
Born with Down syndrome, Reilly defies stereotypes every day through sport, leadership and employment, exemplifying the value people with intellectual disabilities bring to all facets of life.
Athletes

Inclusive Fitness for All: Meet Banele

Banele on the track on the left and on the beach on the left.
Banele is a South Africa athlete and athlete leader who built on his basketball and athletics skills to become a coach. Then, he became decided to share his training techniques with others in his community.
Tributes

A Letter from Lowell Weicker, Jr.

What you have made possible for so many people defies all reason!
Tributes

A Letter from Kimberly Elise

Thank you, Mrs. Shriver, for being a beacon of light and a teacher of love to me and to so many.
Tributes

A Letter from Billy Kidd

Mrs. Shriver has changed the world.
Tributes

A Letter from Stephanie and Ray Lane

You have opened our eyes and enabled the rest of us to follow your lead and enjoy the magic of these Special Athletes.
Tributes

A Letter from Ossie Kilkenny

She challenges us every day to open the door to those who cannot themselves find the path to celebrate their abilities.
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