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.
Gold Medal Snowboarder Andre Berg Takes Life in Stride
Andre Berg won gold in Snowboarding Super G 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Learn how an accident spurred him to compete.
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Unified Sports Experience Featured Lots of Star Power
Dr. Timothy Shriver and his wife Linda Potter took to the hockey rink in a USE event.
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Lisa Menichino's (Big) Source of Support Fueled Win
Family support is important for a Special Olympics athlete. It builds confidence and can provide security to try new things.
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Teaches Used School of Special Olympics to Teach Support
At World Games, teachers decided to have a different kind of lesson. One that teaches equality and how to support and help each other.
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Asmaa Naser Eddin Wins Medal for Syria Despite Odds
She fled the bomb zone, and she arrived in a country where dreams come true. Learn what she endured just to train.
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Floorball Athletes Prove Power of Perseverance
Indonesian floorball athletes had challenges due to lack of equipment and a proper venue. Learn what they did to stay sharp.
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Special Olympics Unified Sports Training Pays Off for Ice Dancers
The audience were treated to a beautiful display when Denis Bragin and Yekaterina Kirdyayeva took to the ice. Read about their journey.
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The Special Bond Behind Erika Kalin's Incredible Performance
Erika Kalin listens for one voice when she competes—her training guide Reinhart Shultz. Read about their incredible connection.
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We Are the Peacemakers
Our 5 million Special Olympics athletes are leading the way to a world where everyone is included—see how.
Learning Perseverance in the Mountains of Pakistan
Special Olympics athlete Parvez works as a laborer in a wheat field. That may have shaped him into the athlete he is today.
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