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Athletes

Athlete Perspective: The Importance of Inclusive Research and Evaluation

By Kayte Barton, May 21, 2025
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Special Olympics Minnesota athlete, Kayte Barton shares her experience as an athlete, participant, and Athlete Advisory Board Member for Project ALL STAR, while highlighting Special Olympics’ unique role in advancing inclusive research and evaluation.
In the News

“I was There from the Start!”: Celebrating 25 Years of European Football Week with André Peeters

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From its inception to its future goals: Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Football Advisor, André Peeters, takes us on a 25-year-long journey following the spectacular evolution of Special Olympics Football Week in Europe.
Athletes

Tears at the Finish Line as Dominika Becomes First Slovak Woman with Cerebral Palsy to Complete International Triathlon

A woman in red and blue athletic kit runs towards the finish line with cheerleaders surrounding her.
On 20 May 2025, 19-year-old Dominika Medveďová from Brezno swam 750 metres, cycled 20 km and ran 5 km before crossing the finish line at the 4th Open European Special Olympics Triathlon Championships in Šamorín to become the first Slovak woman with cerebral palsy to complete an international triathlon.
In the News

The House that Started Special Olympics Is Finally Being Recognized

a group of people in a yard.
The following is an excerpt from The Washington Post article, “This house started the Special Olympics. It’s finally being recognized”, that explores the legacy of Timberlawn, the Maryland home where Eunice Kennedy Shriver launched Camp Shriver in 1962—planting the seeds for what would become Special Olympics.
Athletes

Seeing Success: Ji-Hua Li's Journey to Improved Vision at the Special Olympics World Winter Games

Young woman receiving an eye exam
Special Olympics Chinese-Taipei athlete Ji-Hua knew the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 would be a transformative athletic opportunity, but beyond her goals for competition, she also had a secondary mission: improving her vision.
Community Impact

Celebrating the Power of Play on International Day of Play

A group of children roll a ball into a group of colorful bowling-like pins.
This International Day of Play, Special Olympics is celebrating the joyful, inclusive, and powerful impact of play in the lives of children with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Community Impact

The Transformative Power of Fatherhood and Special Olympics

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Today, Special Olympics is looking back at all the fathers, father-figures, and grandfathers who, through the power of sport, have helped raise, support, coach, and love Special Olympics athletes around the world.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Morocco Launches a National Coalition

A group of individuals sit in a conference room with a projector in the middle showing a PowerPoint titled “Rosemary Collaboratory.”
Special Olympics Morocco launches a national coalition dedicated to championing equal, inclusive, and dignified healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
In the News

The Unique Spirit of Rugby Returns to Paris!

An athlete leans to grab a flag from another athlete holding a rugby ball who swerves to avoid his flag being taken
300 athletes, 26 teams, five countries—as inclusive rugby booms across the region, the Special Olympics France International Flag-Rugby Tournament takes Paris by storm!
Athletes

Dancing Towards Her Dreams: Megan Tang’s Journey of Perseverance and Passion

Young woman on stage in pink dancing and striking a pose.
Some journeys begin with talent, others with sheer determination—but the most extraordinary ones are shaped by unwavering support, love, and belief.
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