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.
Two Members of National Work Team Share Bond Forged Through Special Olympics
Special Olympics brings people together, even when they least expect it. For Mercy Ogutu and Britney Bautista, who live across the country from each other, Special Olympics is exactly how their connection began .
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Special Olympics Becomes Extended Family for Father-Daughter Duo
Each athlete coached and each teammate of Rylie’s becomes a part of the Halls’ extended family. That’s the way it’s always been.
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Special Olympics Lebanon shares a VERY SPECIAL Seasons’ Greeting!
A wonderful video created by Special Olympics Lebanon team and athletes to wish everyone a joyful Christmas holiday.
Special Olympics Australia Athlete Tim Gould Shows Us How to be a Champion
The world's number one tennis player with down syndrome, Tim Gould, shows us how to be a champion.
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JR Jackson of CBS Sports Radio teamed up with Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® to host the "Media for the Movement" tour
JR Jackson of CBS Sports Radio teamed up with Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® to host the "Media for the Movement" tour.
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2022 Special Olympics USA Games Wins the Amazon Web Services Grant
2022 Special Olympics USA Games wins the Amazon Web Services Grant for nonprofits.
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Forbes Features Special Olympics Athlete and Marketing Development Coordinator, Novie Craven
Novie Craven featured in Forbes
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Coaches Across the Special Olympics North America Region Recognized as Outstanding
For coaches nationwide, teaching and helping develop athletes is what drives them to continue making an impact. But for those who coach Special Olympics, it’s much more than just watching athletic success.
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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Logo Reveal
Special Olympics athletes participated in a workshop to help design the logo.
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2021 Holiday E-Card
A Special Holiday Greeting from Athletes and Friends of Special Olympics*
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HCAC-Special Olympics Partnership Brings Excellence to Competition Events
The partnership between the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) and Special Olympics Indiana has grown immensely over the years.
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Lindo Antonio Shares His Story with Namibia Economist in Honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Lindo Antonio shared his story with Namibia Economist in honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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