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A large group of athletes and Special Olympics representatives stand in a circle clapping with joyful expressions on their faces.
A smiling young man carrying a torch in his left hand.
Athletes

Special Olympics Malta Athlete Gilmour Borg Shines as a Leader

“Nothing is more important to me than representing Special Olympics”
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Grace Payne passing the ball during a basketball game.
Athletes

Leading the Way to an Inclusive World: Meet Grace

Want to be a better advocate and ally? Here are her insights:
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Ready for Berlin 2023
Athletes

Ready for Berlin 2023

10 October marks 250 days until the kickoff of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023! Hear from some of the athletes competing about what they are most looking forward to when they arrive in Germany.
Patrick Nöthiger riding his bike.
Athletes

Patrick’s Iron Will Helps Him Achieve Ironman 70.3

Special Olympics Switzerland athlete succeeds in grueling triathlon
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Kiera holding the British Empire Medal, smiling next to the lord-lieutenant, the High Sheriff, and members of Kiera's family.
Athletes

Kiera Byland's Medals Include Honor from the Queen

Created in 1922, the British Empire Medal is granted by the Crown in recognition of meritorious civil or military service.
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A group of one woman and two men wearing bibs stand in a room full of boxes.
Athletes

Special Olympics Romania athletes’ compassionate support for Ukrainian refugees

Ionut, 25, and Edi, 30, have joined hundreds of volunteers who help Ukrainian refugees transiting through Romania to other countries in Europe.
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Male competitor runs in wet suit on red carpet with open water in the background.
Athletes

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Athletes Make History in Challenge Family Triathlon Series

For the first time-ever, a Special Olympics European Triathlon Competition was held as part of the Challenge Family Triathlon Series in Samorin, Slovakia
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Magnus holding a trophy on the left and holding a video camera on the right.
Athletes

‘I have so many dreams’--Meet Magnus!

At age 20, Magnus Orri Arnarson is already a role model for people with intellectual disabilities—and without—in Iceland...and beyond.
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Gerald Mballe holding flowers and an award.
Athletes

Gerald Mballe Receives the Integration of Refugees Through Sport Award 2021

Special Olympics Advisor and advocate for Unified with Refugees programme, Gerald Mballe has been shortlisted for the Integration of Refugees Through Sport Award (IRTS) Role Model Award.
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Oana dressed as an athlete on the left and as an office assistant on the right. Text Reads: Oana Rotar, Romania. Inclusion Works: The Revolution is Inclusion
Athletes

From Athlete to Workplace Role Model: ‘I enjoy challenges!’

Special Olympics athlete Oana Rotar has been breaking employment barriers in Romania: she is the first woman with Down syndrome employed in the national government’s public administration.
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Romana on the left performing artistic gymnastics with a hoop and on the left she's working out at a home gym with resistant bands.
Athletes

Romana’s Best Life: A Fit 5 Success Story

Romana is a young woman determined to live her best life, every single day. She’s been doing such a great job, she’s become a health and fitness role model for all.
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Lani De Mello World Games 2015.
Athletes

Special Olympics Georgia Athlete Sets Bar High in Gymnastics as an Athlete and Coach

Special Olympics Georgia athlete Lani DeMello continues to achieve incredible things in athletics and coaching gymnastics.
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