Stories
These global stories are about the power of Special Olympics to inspire hope, confidence and courage. Special Olympics changes the lives of our athletes with intellectual disabilities but also our coaches, families, volunteers and others who have the opportunity to take part.
Choosing a Fit Life: Every Day Counts
SO athlete Daniel Smrokowski, Chicago Cubs Kyle Hendricks and his wife Emma Hendricks shared their motivations and daily routines.
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Inclusive Fitness Benefits Everyone
It is well documented that people with intellectual disabilities are less active than the general population.
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Health focus: Learning about sexual health & dating at the Special Olympics Netherlands National Games
During the Special Olympics (SO) Netherlands National Games, athletes had the opportunity to learn more about sexual health and dating.
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Special Olympics Youth Innovation Grant Winners Announced
More than 100 youth leaders with and without intellectual disabilities are the inaugural recipients of Special Olympics Youth Innovation grants.
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“Born This Way” is a Win for Inclusion at the 2018 Emmy Awards
The cast of A&E’s reality series “Born This Way” is breaking barriers as one of the most inclusive shows on television.
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World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
These will be the first Special Olympics World Games held in the Middle East/North Africa Region.
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2018 Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics, the 2018 Global Youth Leadership Forum comes to Baku, Azerbaijan from 24 to 28 September.
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Special Olympics, the National Head Start Association, and 350 Children Sign Substantial Memorandum of Understanding
Dr. Timothy P. Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, and Thomas J. Sheridan, Sr. Dir. of Government Affairs of the National Head Start Association sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
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Rosemary Kennedy: Inspiration and Revelation
In 2018, we are honoring the 100th anniversary of Rosemary Kennedy’s birth.
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Michael Phelps Surprises Special Olympics Arizona Swimmers
The 10th Anniversary of the Michael Phelps Foundation culminated with a water safety event in Peoria, Arizona on Saturday, August 25, 2018.
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Better Health Starts with Healthy Athletes
How important is it to get a second opinion? Ask any of the over 1.7 million athletes screened by the Special Olympics Health Program.
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Remembering Denny Alldridge
The Special Olympics family is mourning the loss of Denny Alldridge. He died Sept. 5th at his home in Stoughton, WI. He was 72.
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