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Montell Jordan looking into the Zoom camera with headphones on.
In the News

Singer Montell Jordan Discusses Highlights of Being a Special Olympics Champion Ambassador on the Willie Moore Jr. Show

“It has definitely inspired me from a stand point of, the word I’ve been using, Willie, is ‘proximity.’ Proximity allows me to move from passive sympathy to active empathy.”
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Photo of Special Olympics New York athlete Aziza Speight watching as singer Montell Jordan reveals that she is going to compete at the Special Olympics USA Games Orlando 2022.
In the News

Singer Montell Jordan Surprises Athlete Headed for USA Games 2022

This is an excerpt from the article titled Watch Special Olympics Athlete Get Surprised by Montell Jordan with News She'll Compete at USA Games published by People.com.
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Chris Nikic proudly poses wearing three Special Olympics medals he won in swimming at a Special Olympics Florida competition.
In the News

Chris Nikic to Receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2021 ESPYS

Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full IRONMAN triathlon, will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2021 ESPYS.
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Chris Nikic standing in front of a pool in Special Olympics Training gear
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Vote - Chris Nikic Nominated For 2021 Espy Awards: Best Athlete With A Disability, Men's Sports

Chris Nikic has been nominated for an ESPY for Best Athlete With A Disability, Men's Sports.
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An athlete competes in speed skating during Special Olympics Russia Winter Invitational Games 2021
In the News

Media Registration Now Open for World Winter Games 2022!

As the registration portal for media to attend the Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan opens, our Games Ambassador as well as national and regional leaders invite journalists from across the world to sign up. Media interest is expected to be high for what may be one of the very first post-pandemic global sporting competitions!
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Renderings of jacket and shorts uniform for a male athlete named Sean.
In the News

Parsons and Special Olympics Working to Create Sustainable Change in Inclusive Apparel

Most mainstream brands and fashion designers have not delved into adaptive fashion.
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Chris Nikic, Special Olympics Florida athlete and Champion Ambassador
In the News

Special Olympics Athlete Chris Nikic Wins Laureus Sporting Moment of the Year Award

Special Olympics Athlete Chris Nikic Wins Laureus Sporting Moment award.
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Charles Melton speaks with Dale Moss at a school.
In the News

People Reports on Newest Special Olympics Global Ambassador, Charles Melton

People Reports on newest Special Olympics Global Ambassador, Charles Melton.
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Five students pose on a basketball court with Special Olympics jerseys and basketballs in hand. The graphic reads "You're Invited...Digital Youth Summit, Friday May 7th, 5:00-7PM ET."
Community Impact

Special Olympics Invites Your Middle and High School Students to a Digital Youth Summit!

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools is hosting the Digital Youth Summit: Inclusion in Action on May 7, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00PM ET for all middle and high school students.
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Alex Mack and Lisa Spencer on a Zoom call for “Super Bowl Live” interview on the NFL Network.
In the News

Special Olympics Athletes Shine at Virtual NFL Big Game Media Tour

Special Olympics takes part in the Big Game media tour virtually.
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