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USA Games Attracts Media Coverage for its Health Work at USA Games

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Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® programming in full swing at Special Olympics USA Games Minnesota 2026.

Thank you to the media outlets that elevated Special Olympics Health across earned media, partner content, and owned channels while capturing compelling athlete and volunteer stories during the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

The USA Games took place from June 20 – 26 in Minnesota, featuring nearly 3,000 athletes from all 50 states competing across 16 sports.

Below is a list of highlights from the media coverage.

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