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Danielle Lieble at the White House

Athlete Loretta Claiborne and Danielle Liebl (speaking) accompanied by Kenny Brown.
July 31 2014, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a dinner around “A Celebration of Special Olympics and A Unified Generation” at the White House.
In the News

Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s Grandchildren Celebrate her Legacy in Video Series

Eunice Kennedy Shriver with text below that reads: Celebrating the Legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
As part of Special Olympics’ year-long celebration of our founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s centennial (#EKS100), Fox Sports Radio host, Kelsey Nicole Nelson speaks with those who knew her best.
Athletes

Patrice Jetter

Patrice has blue and green braids and sits in front of a wall sized model train set. She wears a purple shirt that says “Don’t hate me cuz you ain’t me.”
With over 100 medals won from Special Olympics, Patrice Jetter is an accomplished athlete. From bocce, to bowling, cheerleading, figure skating and gymnastics, she proudly displays medals from each sport, each victory on her wall.

Ahmedreza Nasiri, Special Olympics Iran, Badminton Coach

Ahmedreza Nasiri, Special Olympics Iran, Badminton Coach
It is the Special Olympics belief that all athletes are champions, and the purpose of holding sports competitions is to recognize the bravery and abilities of the athletes in our communities. In my role as a Special Olympics coach, Special Olympics Iran athletes taught me about the pivotal role that the Special Olympics athletes play in society.
Athletes

From Blurry to Bright: Colleen’s Path to Diagnosis

A woman uses vision screening tools to check an athlete’s eyes.
In February 2024, Special Olympics New Jersey athlete Colleen Ciecura began experiencing persistent eye discomfort—itching, dryness, and blurry, double vision.
In the News

First Gold Medal Awarded at World Games

Female power lifter in yellow and black holding a bar on her shoulders, a spotter is behind her.
The spirit of competition was in full swing during day one of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.
Athletes

Importance of Unified Sports Discussed at Youth Sports Summit

Two women and a man stand together with a branded background smiling at the camera.
Lucy Meyer, athlete and spokesperson for the Special Olympics-UNICEF USA Partnership, spoke about the incredible impact of Unified Sports during a panel discussion at the recent LA84 Youth Sports Summit.

Stan Isaacs

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Clinical Director, I & Vision Research Centre Pte Ltd
Athletes

Rising Star Cole Sibus - In His Own Words

Professional head shot of Cole smiling wearing a burgundy polo.
Cole Sibus is putting his teamwork and endurance skills to good use as one of the stars on the new, ABC hit television show, Stumptown.
Athletes

Eduardo Vegas Wows Fans at Johan Cruyff Golf Memorial Tournament

By Colin Kenny, July 25, 2017
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The Special Olympics Spain athlete proved to be one of the stars at Montanyá Golf Club.
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