Athletes
Discovering the Best Version of Myself: Jianyu’s Story
A Special Olympics China Athlete Leader shares his personal growth story with Special Olympics
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Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Twenty-Six
Volleyball Unified Pair Megan Schnee & Michael Carpenter join JR. The two are back from the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. They share their experience and what they've gained from their participation in the Special Olympics.
2023 Brightspot Unified Golf Challenge Unites People with All Kinds of Backgrounds Through Sport
The 2023 Brightspot Unified Golf Challenge took place over 31 July – 1 August as 48 golfers descended upon Aldie, Virginia to play four 9-hole team matches over two days at The Club at Creigton Farms.
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Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Twenty-Five
Kearsty McCoy, a Special Olympics USA swimmer joins JR fresh off her trip to Berlin for the Special Olympics World Games and tells the stories behind her 50-plus medals!
Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Twenty-Four
Before the pros hit the field in the Unified All-Star Game, athletes from both sides join JR to talk about their experience. MLS Works partnered with Coca-Cola to sponsor this event.
A Girl’s Place is on an Inclusive Playing Field: Women Sports Leaders Discuss How to Make Sports Inclusive for All
Using Special Olympics World Games in Berlin as a backdrop, women sports leaders discussed ways to improve opportunities for women and girls to engage in sports.
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Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Twenty-Three
Special Olympics USA Basketball Unified Pair Keke Brown & Lance Duch join JR. and discuss their experience at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.
TUNE IN! Special Olympics Florida on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumble
A segment featuring the Special Olympics Florida triathlon training team will premiere on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumble—on TUESDAY, JULY 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT).
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Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Twenty-Two
JR is joined by long-time Special Olympics Maryland and Special Olympics employee Ben Collins. They talk about inspiration and how to inspire others every day.
Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Twenty-One
In episode Twenty-one m, JR sits down with Special Olympics Florida athlete Malcom Harris-Gowdie. He was the first Special Olympics athlete to cover the Super Bowl as a reporter. Join Malcom and JR as they talk about his historical experience.