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Athletes

Special Olympics Minnesota Athlete Danielle Liebl Thrives in Both Sports and Academics to Become Lawyer at Amazon

By RJ Nealon, October 06, 2021
Athlete Loretta Claiborne and Danielle Liebl (speaking) accompanied by Kenny Brown.
Surrounded by the magnificent architecture showcased at the White House, Danielle Liebl was experiencing a life-changing event.
In the News

SOI Representatives Appraised how Kazan is getting ready for SO World Winter Games

Mary Davis sitting and speaking.
They examined Special Olympics World Winter Games facilities and discussed further steps to prepare for the competitions.
Community Impact

NCAA DIII Student-Athletes Take What They Learned Volunteering with Special Olympics in College and Use it in Their Everyday Life

By RJ Nealon, October 13, 2021
A Special Olympics athlete wearing a yellow shirt smiles at the camera. His arm is around a volunteer's shoulders.
The Special Olympics movement has an impact on people that does not go unnoticed. Whether it be as an athlete, a volunteer, a Unified partner, or as a family member, once you get involved you are hooked.
Athletes

Confident and Ambitious: Meet Princess

Athlete holding her medal up.
Princess Ayin is a 26-year-old athlete, student and role model to all in Accra, Ghana. She describes herself as tough, passionate and ambitious.
Community Impact

Bates Special Olympics College Club Members Share Impact of NCAA DIII and Special Olympics Partnership

Five people appear on a Zoom screen.
Bates Special Olympics Club was one of 12 Division III institutions and over 40 colleges across the country to participate in the Special Olympics Virtual College Championship Week presented by Special Olympics and ESPN this past spring.
Community Impact

From Unified Partner to Program Sport Director: Angel Arroyo’s Story

Arroyo holding a red microphone in front of a screen, talking passionately.
Angel Arroyo began his Special Olympics journey as a volunteer and now serves as the Sport Director of Special Olympics Puerto Rico.
Athletes

‘I have so many dreams’--Meet Magnus!

Magnus holding a trophy on the left and holding a video camera on the right.
At age 20, Magnus Orri Arnarson is already a role model for people with intellectual disabilities—and without—in Iceland...and beyond.
Community Impact

Unified Hikes Bring Youth Together in Pakistan

A group of approximately 10 teenage boys stand together at a forest-y trailhead. Many give peace signs, and everyone is wearing matching red Unified Hike shirts. Some wear facemasks.
As the Unified Champion School project spreads around the world, Special Olympics Pakistan hosts Unified Hikes to engage students and community members.
In the News

FanSided Shines a Spotlight on School of Strength

Three athletes working out on a baseball field.
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics’ School of Strength is Going Worldwide published on FaniSided.com.
In the News

Novie Craven speaks with JR Jackson About Media for the Movement Tour on the Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast

JR Jackson poses with college students in front of Springfield College sign.
Novie Craven speaks with JR Jackson about his Media for the Movement Tour on the Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast.
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