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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.

Hays on the Hill: My 2023 Capitol Hill Day Experience

This year's Capitol Hill Day wasn't my first (I've been to eight others!), but it was our first in-person Hill Day in several years and I was so excited to be back! It was amazing to see so many of my favorite people in person and to meet so many new people.
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Special Olympics Africa President Charles Nyambe Featured in Authority Magazine

Learn more about "Leading like Mandela" Champion Award winner Charles Nyambe.
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Special Olympics Champion Ambassador Mack Hollins Joins the Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast

Inclusion Revolution Radio host Novie Craven welcomed Special Olympics Champion Ambassador Mack Hollins to the podcast for this week’s episode.
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Special Olympics Athlete Malcom Harris-Gowdie Set to Make History Covering the Super Bowl

Former NFL player and Players Coalition Co-founder Anquan Boldin surprised Special Olympics Florida athlete and sports reporter Malcom Harris-Gowdie with some historical news.
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Special Olympics Athletes Model Webshop Merchandise

On October 27 2022, six athletes gathered at Special Olympics headquarters ready to strike a pose on behalf of the Special Olympics Webshop!
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Elizabeth Röhm Discusses World Games Berlin 2023 on Q104.3 FM

Actress, director, and Special Olympics supporter, Elizabeth Röhm, joined Jim Kerr and Shelli Sonstein on Q104.3 FM’s Classic Rock station to talk inclusion and upcoming Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023:
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Coach Edna on Weightlifting Bar Basics

Coach Edna coaches the American Muscle powerlifting team that consists of three female athletes and six male ranging in age from 16 to 35.
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Special Olympics and Pro Athletes Shredded for Inclusion at the X Games Aspen 2023

Learn about the Special Olympics Unified Skiing and Unified Snowboarding x Games Aspen 2023 results.
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Creating My Vision for 2023

The position has shaped me into a spirited, thoughtful leader in the inclusion revolution, where I help define the mindset of what true inclusion looks like.
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How To Build a More Inclusive World: accessiBe and Special Olympics Team Up Ahead of World Games Berlin 2023

Together, Special Olympics and accessiBe have released a collaborative mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and driving conversation surrounding the importance of accessibility.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio and AccessiBe Welcomes Special Olympics Athlete, Regan Hofley

Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast host, Novie Craven, and co-host, Josh Basile, from accessiBe have teamed up to release a podcast mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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