Athletes
Reflecting on the Creative Ways SO MENA Programs Connect Virtually: Highlighting Special Olympics Oman
Recently, Special Olympics Oman connected through a virtual gardening session.
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Celebrating Family Health & Fitness Day with a Special Olympics Health Messenger and his Family
Eric Massey, a 17-year-old Special Olympics athlete and Health Messenger from Memphis, Tennessee, dedicated the past year to his health and fitness journey.
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Special Olympics Mauritius Athlete Will Compete at Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020
Special Olympics Mauritius athlete, Eddy Capdor, will compete in track and field during the Paralympic Games in long jump.
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Nicole Harris Keeps It Real
Special Olympics athlete and Paralympian Nicole Harris opens up about her career, her unique road to the big stage and the lessons she has learned along the way.
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USA Today Honored Rising Junior Jake Blatnica As Special Olympics Athlete Of The Year
USA TODAY honored Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete, Jake Blatnica, rising Junior at Natick High School, Natick, MA, as Special Olympics Athlete of the Year which is part of their USA TODAY High School Sports Awards.
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Special Olympics and International Tennis Federation Publish Second E-learning Course on ITF Academy
International Tennis Federation and Special Olympics have teamed up again to create a second online course on the ITF Academy.
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NCAA Division III and Special Olympics Celebrate A Decade-Long Partnership
In 2011, Dan Dutcher, the former Vice President of Division III, set out to find what could take the identity of Division III to the next level.
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Special Olympics and Microsoft team up to build global inclusive esports
Athletes with and without intellectual disabilities will compete in inaugural Gaming for Inclusion 12 – 18 September
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5 Things You Should Know Before Serving on a Special Olympics Board
Ben Haack served for 9 years on the Board of his local Program, Special Olympics Australia. We asked him to share his advice for young Athlete Leaders in Africa Region wanting to do the same.
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International Champion Gymnast Aly Raisman Surprises Five Athletes During Aerie Fashion Shoot
Meet the five new Special Olympics Pennsylvania athletes featured by Aerie during the Special Olympics Global Week of Inclusion 2021.
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