Athletes
Athletes are the heart of Special Olympics. Our athletes are children and adults with intellectual disabilities from all around the world—5.6 million and counting! They are finding success, joy and friendship as part of our global community. They're also having lots of fun!
George Fitzgerald's Journey From Athlete to Coach
George Fitzgerald is no stranger to competition. Read about his path from award winning athlete to coach and official.
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Expanding Early Childhood Development for Kenyans With Intellectual Disabilities
Community activities can encourage acceptance when stigma is broken down by positive parenting education and family support networks.
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South Carolina Hosted 2017 Special Olympics North America Tennis Championship
Over 120 athletes plus 36 Unified Partners representing 10 states competed on beautiful Hilton Head Island.
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Giorgos Papadopoulos Transformed a Fear Into a Passion
At 40, the Greek athlete has become a very successful Special Olympics swimmer. Learn why that might have been unlikely.
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One4All Foundation Growing Unified Sports in Great Britain
The project, funded by Thierry Henry’s One4All Foundation, has had 71 schools and over 4,200 pupils participate.
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Union and Resilience in Mexico after 2017 Earthquake
Learn how members of Special Olympics Mexico continued working together to support the country and continue with their lives.
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Floorball Coaches Met in Dublin
As floorball’s popularity grows in our movement across the globe, Dublin played host to a unique Special Olympics coaching seminar.
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Boitumelo Pule Learned an Important Health Lesson
Learn what this South African athlete, who was a part of the Special Olympics South Africa SO Fit training, found out.
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Athlete Leonardo Acosta Has a Secret to His Success
Find out how he braved big swings in temperature to stand out at the 2017 Winter Games.
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Unified Volleyball Joy in Katowice
With the help of Special Olympics Poland, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia hosted the European Unified Volleyball Tournament.
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Sobeys Counselor Offers Food Advice to Canadian Athletes
Laura Johnston talked about where to find quick and healthy meals and snacks and reminded the group of looking at the nutrition labels.
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Brittany Sinclair's Impressive Run Continues
She won gold in the 100M dash, a silver in shot put, and a bronze in long jump at the 2017 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games.
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