https://www.specialolympics.org/videos/chris-nikic-winner-of-laureus-sports-moment-of-the-year
2021-05-07T08:29:29-04:00
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Chris Nikic winner of Laureus Sports moment of the Year
After shattering expectations and becoming the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN triathlon, <a label="Chris Nikic" class="rte2-style-brightspot-core-link-LinkRichTextElement" href="https://www.specialolympics.org/how-chris-nikic-made-history" data-cms-id="00000179-3d50-de15-a7fb-bd555102000f" data-cms-href="https://www.specialolympics.org/how-chris-nikic-made-history" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000164-8a12-db15-a5fe-ce726a200000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1620313782090,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1620313782090,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"attributes":[],"item":{"_ref":"00000179-3d50-de15-a7fb-bd555102000f","_type":"4f8e492c-6f2f-390e-bc61-f176d3a37ab9"},"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"_id":"00000179-420f-d6f4-a7f9-7ebfb6290000","_type":"c3f0009d-3dd9-3762-acac-88c3a292c6b2"},"linkText":"Chris Nikic","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs.horizontalAlignment":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs._template":null,"_id":"00000179-420f-d6f4-a7f9-7ebfb6100000","_type":"809caec9-30e2-3666-8b71-b32ddbffc288"}">Chris Nikic</a> has made history again by being the first person with an intellectual disability to win a Lauresus sports award. <a href="https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/special-olympics-athlete-chris-nikic-wins-laureus-sporting-moment-of-the-year-award" data-cms-id="00000179-41fe-d6f4-a7f9-7ffeb6850001" data-cms-href="https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/special-olympics-athlete-chris-nikic-wins-laureus-sporting-moment-of-the-year-award" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000164-8a12-db15-a5fe-ce726a200000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1620390452787,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1620390452787,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"attributes":[],"item":{"_ref":"00000179-41fe-d6f4-a7f9-7ffeb6850001","_type":"4f8e492c-6f2f-390e-bc61-f176d3a37ab9"},"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"_id":"00000179-46cb-d2b4-a9fb-cfefc6b50001","_type":"c3f0009d-3dd9-3762-acac-88c3a292c6b2"},"linkText":"Read the full article","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs.horizontalAlignment":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs._template":null,"_id":"00000179-46cb-d2b4-a9fb-cfefc6940000","_type":"809caec9-30e2-3666-8b71-b32ddbffc288"}">Read the full article</a>.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/xlXdk7jKi3g?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
IRONMAN
Chris Nikic
North America
Florida
Videos
https://www.specialolympics.org/videos/special-olympics-clue-on-jeopardy
2021-05-11T20:01:03-04:00
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Special Olympics Clue on Jeopardy!
Clue about Sargent Shriver and Special Olympics featured on Jeopardy, May 11, 2021. <a href="https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/special-olympics-clue-on-jeopardy" data-cms-id="00000179-57cc-d2d6-a179-77cd7a680001" data-cms-href="https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/special-olympics-clue-on-jeopardy" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000164-8a12-db15-a5fe-ce726a200000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1620676496693,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1620676496693,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"attributes":[],"item":{"_ref":"00000179-57cc-d2d6-a179-77cd7a680001","_type":"4f8e492c-6f2f-390e-bc61-f176d3a37ab9"},"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"_id":"00000179-57d8-ddc0-a1fb-5fffa0260001","_type":"c3f0009d-3dd9-3762-acac-88c3a292c6b2"},"linkText":"Read the Full Article","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs.horizontalAlignment":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs._template":null,"_id":"00000179-57d8-ddc0-a1fb-5fffa0120000","_type":"809caec9-30e2-3666-8b71-b32ddbffc288"}">Read the Full Article</a>
https://www.youtube.com/embed/4Jkq3MqXMlQ?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
Videos
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/play-unified-learn-unifieds-transformative-global-impact
2021-05-31T15:01:24-04:00
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Play Unified: Learn Unified's Transformative Global Impact
Over the past three years, thanks to a generous grant from the <a href="https://www.specialolympics.org/about/partners/stavros-niarchos-foundation" data-cms-id="00000164-f722-d1bf-abfe-f72f2b300003" data-cms-href="https://www.specialolympics.org/about/partners/stavros-niarchos-foundation" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000164-8a12-db15-a5fe-ce726a200000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1622038681723,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1622038681723,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"attributes":[],"item":{"_ref":"00000164-f722-d1bf-abfe-f72f2b300003","_type":"4f8e492c-6f2f-390e-bc61-f176d3a37ab9"},"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"_id":"00000179-a909-d01d-ad7f-fb9fe3c40000","_type":"c3f0009d-3dd9-3762-acac-88c3a292c6b2"},"linkText":"Stavros Niarchos Foundation","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs.horizontalAlignment":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs._template":null,"_id":"00000179-a909-d01d-ad7f-fb9fe3b90000","_type":"809caec9-30e2-3666-8b71-b32ddbffc288"}">Stavros Niarchos Foundation</a>, Special Olympics has successfully delivered on an ambitious vision to transform school settings into communities of acceptance and inclusion for youth with intellectual disabilities. Through the <i><a href="https://www.specialolympics.org/tag/play-unified-learn-unified" data-cms-id="00000178-17e8-dc40-a7ff-37fd41b50000" data-cms-href="https://www.specialolympics.org/tag/play-unified-learn-unified" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000164-8a12-db15-a5fe-ce726a200000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1622038729098,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1622038729098,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"attributes":[],"item":{"_ref":"00000178-17e8-dc40-a7ff-37fd41b50000","_type":"90602a54-e7fb-3b69-8e25-236e50f8f7f5"},"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"_id":"00000179-a90a-d01d-ad7f-fb9e9eff0001","_type":"c3f0009d-3dd9-3762-acac-88c3a292c6b2"},"linkText":"Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs.horizontalAlignment":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs._template":null,"_id":"00000179-a90a-d01d-ad7f-fb9e9ef40000","_type":"809caec9-30e2-3666-8b71-b32ddbffc288"}">Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative</a></i>, Special Olympics implemented its transformative school-based programming—<a href="https://www.specialolympics.org/our-work/unified-schools" data-cms-id="00000165-0064-df3e-ab65-00fed3380000" data-cms-href="https://www.specialolympics.org/our-work/unified-schools" link-data="{"cms.site.owner":{"_ref":"00000164-8a12-db15-a5fe-ce726a200000","_type":"ae3387cc-b875-31b7-b82d-63fd8d758c20"},"cms.content.publishDate":1622038747117,"cms.content.publishUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"cms.content.updateDate":1622038747117,"cms.content.updateUser":{"_ref":"00000164-af71-d4d4-a975-bff30c6e0000","_type":"6aa69ae1-35be-30dc-87e9-410da9e1cdcc"},"link":{"attributes":[],"item":{"_ref":"00000165-0064-df3e-ab65-00fed3380000","_type":"e30edf29-8fe1-3857-864d-a0240c664e80"},"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"_id":"00000179-a90a-d01d-ad7f-fb9ede490000","_type":"c3f0009d-3dd9-3762-acac-88c3a292c6b2"},"linkText":"Unified Schools","theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:link:Link.hbs._template":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs.horizontalAlignment":null,"theme.00000163-f9c8-d03b-a967-fdecd6580000.:core:enhancement:Enhancement.hbs._template":null,"_id":"00000179-a90a-d01d-ad7f-fb9ede3e0000","_type":"809caec9-30e2-3666-8b71-b32ddbffc288"}">Unified Schools</a>—in 14 countries and jurisdictions across the globe. Over the past three years, <i>Play Unified: Learn Unified</i> has forged an international team of youth leaders, teachers, community organizers and coaches who are bringing the power of social inclusion to schools and communities around the world.<br/><br/>Watch the video to see our impact over the last three years.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/r6cYii7eveA?feature=oembed&autoplay=1
Stavros Niarchos Foundation
Unified Schools
Global Youth and Education
Play Unified: Learn Unified
Education
Community Impact
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/youth-leaders-from-egypt-strengthen-bond-through-unified-fitness-challenge
2021-05-03T09:00:35-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/rodney-hankins-adds-spirit-to-coaching-special-olympics
2021-05-05T07:44:26-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/inclusion-revolution-breakthrough-led-by-special-olympics-morocco
2021-05-03T14:52:25-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/sibling-bonds-through-the-ages-reflecting-on-the-life-of-betty-sue-rogers
2021-05-15T00:01:04-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/latin-america/isaac-gonzalez-y-sus-heroes-metalicos
2021-05-05T09:00:50-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/about/press-releases/special-olympics-floorball-competitions-to-start-in-kazan
2021-05-05T03:00:21-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/how-chris-nikic-made-history
2021-05-05T13:58:48-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/special-olympics-athlete-chris-nikic-wins-laureus-sporting-moment-of-the-year-award
2021-05-06T14:30:44-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/special-olympics-clue-on-jeopardy
2021-05-11T20:00:34-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/latin-america/liderazgo-de-atletas-dentro-y-fuera-de-la-cancha
2021-05-12T08:00:28-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/latin-america/atleta-de-olimpiadas-especiales-chris-nikic-gana-premio-laureus-al-momento-deportivo-del-ano
2021-05-12T08:00:57-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/parsons-and-special-olympics-working-to-create-sustainable-change-in-inclusive-apparel
2021-05-12T10:25:46-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/regions/special-olympics-europe-eurasia/stories/montenegro-unified-club-receives-champions-of-solidarity-award
2021-05-16T05:00:15-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/10-tips-from-special-olympics-athletes-on-how-to-make-covid-19-vaccination-clinics-inclusive
2021-05-12T15:18:54-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/on-may-20th-spotlight-on-the-importance-of-emotional-well-being-inaugural-mental-health-action-day
2021-05-17T09:25:50-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/tennis-challenge-celebrates-eunice-kennedy-shriver
2021-05-17T11:15:28-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/media-registration-now-open-for-world-winter-games-2022
2021-05-18T01:00:20-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/special-olympics-brazil-partners-with-rio-de-janeiro-ministry-of-education
2021-05-20T09:00:21-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/mackenzie-beauvais-nikl-shines-as-a-leader-in-authority-magazine-article-about-her-historic-appointment
2021-05-19T14:25:14-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/about/press-releases/special-olympics-establishes-new-community-engagement-and-social-inclusion-focus-project-in-europe
2021-05-25T04:00:19-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/educating-the-whole-child
2021-05-21T15:00:45-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/special-olympics-athlete-amy-bockerstette-makes-history-at-njcaa-national-championship
2021-05-21T11:06:11-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/special-olympics-coach-amber-radford-gets-creative-during-pandemic-to-keep-athletes-active
2021-05-25T15:00:30-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/unified-television-cast-talks-about-the-power-of-sport-in-power-rangers-dino-fury-episode
2021-05-28T00:01:11-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/full-steam-ahead-for-special-olympics-invitational-games-malta-2022
2021-05-31T05:00:14-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/author/michael-rogers
2021-05-03T08:58:38-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/author/al-sayyed-curumthaullee
2021-05-25T10:31:31-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/tag/international-day-of-families
2021-05-03T09:28:38-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/tag/sargent-shriver
2021-05-10T15:47:32-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/tag/the-new-school-parsons-school-of-design
2021-05-12T09:53:54-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/tag/nigel-barker
2021-05-12T09:36:23-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/tag/mtv
2021-05-17T08:58:06-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/tag/mackenzie-beauvais-nikl
2021-05-19T14:06:39-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/tag/luxembourg
2021-05-20T08:50:11-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/tag/world-bicycle-day
2021-05-25T10:38:20-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/about/leadership/jim-barbee
2021-06-14T10:44:29-04:00
https://www.specialolympics.org/about/ambassadors/zou-shiming
2025-07-10T14:35:16-04:00