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Alpine Skiing

Girl, You Got This!

When 19-year-old alpine skier and Special Olympics athlete Madison Cyr is gliding down the slopes her motivational saying “Girl, You Got This” keeps her going.
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Inspiring The Next Generation

For Special Olympics athlete, Veronica Diaz Rainieri, anything and everything is possible for everyone. A two-sport athlete in swimming and skiing, Diaz Rainieri is an inspiration for the youth in her native country of the Dominican Republic.
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Pursuing Dreams with Tony & Team Egypt

From Giza to Turin, Antoine Magued Samir Saad is chasing his dream with unwavering determination! At 23 years old, Antoine—also known as Tony—has proven that passion and perseverance can break all barriers.
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Javier Trejo: Speed, Passion, and the Road to Turin 2025

Spanish alpine skier preparing to take to the slopes for a sixth World Winter Games
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Special Olympics and FIS Pen MOU to Celebrate World Snow Day

On January 19, Special Olympics is celebrating World Snow Day by renewing its MOU with the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).
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‘Celebrate the Exceptional’ Campaign Launches Ahead of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

Initiative to highlight achievements of eight European athletes, each competing in one of the eight sports featured in Turin 2025
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Special Olympics Colorado Athlete Conquers Mountains, Literally and Figuratively

For Hunter Specht, the mountain is his home away from home. For years, he and his family have bonded over their passion for snow sports, especially skiing. But it was when Hunter’s passion for skiing met Special Olympics Colorado that he was truly able to shine.
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Special Olympics Italia National Winter Games 2024

The Special Olympics Italia Winter Games 2024 took place 4 – 8 March 2024 in Sestriere, Pragelato, Entracque and Borgo Sandalmazzo.

Special Olympics Celebrates World Snow Day!

World Snow Day uses snow sports such as skiing and snowboarding, to highlight how sport is a powerful way to bring people together as they continue to participate in outdoor athletic activities.
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World Games Spotlight: Rabah Knio, Lebanon

Josee was still riding high from her multi-medal achievements at Canada's 2018 National Games when she was chosen for the 2019 World Games.
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