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Athletes

Athlete Perspective: The Importance of Inclusive Research and Evaluation

By Kayte Barton, May 21, 2025
Two individuals sit down and have a conversation.
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.
Athletes

Athlete Leaders of Europe Eurasia: Our 2024 Highlights!

Kiera Byland wearing flip flops and holding a swimming cap and goggles holds her hand up to her neck laughing.
As the year draws to a close, four Athlete Leaders from across our region, Kiera, Margaret, Gilmour and Inge reflect on their highlights from 2024 and look forward to the year to come!
Community Impact

Amplifying Athlete Voices During Capitol Hill Day

By RJ Nealon, March 31, 2025
A blonde woman smiles as she meets people.
Special Olympics athletes, staff and supporters from across the United States gather each year in Washington, DC to meet with members of Congress in order to advocate for critical federal support of the organization’s work.
Athletes

Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Jordan Schubert

Athlete walking out at Special Olympics event.
Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired is a storytelling series that highlights the journeys of individuals who got their start with Special Olympics at a young age—and never looked back.
Athletes

Special Olympics North America to Host Regional Athlete Congress for the First Time

By RJ Nealon, September 23, 2025
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Special Olympics North America will gather athletes March 8 – 13, 2026, at the Special Olympics Michigan headquarters for the first-ever Special Olympics North America Athlete Congress.
Athletes

Cole Sibus Stars in Another Hit TV Series

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Special Olympics Southern California athlete Cole Sibus stars in the hit Netflix show A Thousand Tomorrows.
In the News

Special Olympics Athletes Make History on Formula 1 Racecar

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For the first time ever, Special Olympics athletes are featured on a Formula 1 racecar, part of the Visibility Drives Change initiative powered by TeamViewer, an official partner of Formula 1.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Senegal Celebrates World Youth Skills Day and International Youth Day

Thirteen athletes in matching white t-shirts stand together for a group photo.
Special Olympics Senegal brought together athletes, families, partners, and supporters to mark World Youth Skills Day and International Youth Day.
In the News

Highlights to Headlines

Special Olympic athlete hosts panel discussion.
RJ Nealon's journey with Special Olympics began with a letter. At just 10 years old, he reached out to the CEO of Special Olympics, eager to get involved. Now, RJ is working for Special Olympics athletes to find their voice.
In the News

A Vision for a More Inclusive World

Athlete Leader for Special Olympics posing for a photo.
Once denied the chance to grow academically and personally, Alvaro found in Special Olympics a door that had long been closed to him.
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