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Rylan Ritter Takes Gridiron Grit and Transfers It to Powerlifting

It was a gloomy day when Rylan Ritter and his varsity football teammates from Poteau High School gathered for a team meeting following practice. Ritter, a sophomore, sitting on his knees and entirely focused on head coach Greg Warner, was about to get the surprise of a lifetime.
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From Athlete to Workplace Role Model: ‘I enjoy challenges!’

Special Olympics athlete Oana Rotar has been breaking employment barriers in Romania: she is the first woman with Down syndrome employed in the national government’s public administration.
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Inspirational Speaker, Author & Athlete: Meet Dina

There isn’t just one word to describe Dina Galal, a woman of many talents.
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Coach Wilson Chua Takes Inspiration from Son and Impacts Special Olympics Virginia Community

Gathered inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey for the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony, excitement filled the air as each state delegation was announced.
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NCAA Division III Students and Special Olympics Athletes Build Strong Friendships Through Partnership

Friendship, belonging, kindness, connection and community. These are just a few of the words used to describe what inclusion and the Division III/Special Olympics partnership means to them.
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5 Healthy Recipes You’ll Want to Try Before the End of Summer

Learn how to make tasty snacks from Special Olympics Health Messengers and WWE Superstars.
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Special Olympics Africa Partners With Sport For Development In Africa For Inclusion

Special Olympics Africa partners with Sport For Development in Africa for Inclusion.
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Special Olympics Partners With Microsoft In Gaming For Inclusion Event

The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics Begin Inclusive Esports Initiative published by DBLTAP.
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Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan postponed to January 2023

Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan postponed to January 2023.
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Special Olympics Ohio Athlete Beth Meyer Gets Surprise of a Lifetime

Little did Meyer know the whole day was planned with one big surprise in mind: she would represent Ohio in swimming at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.
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