Athletes
Tennis Challenge Celebrates Eunice Kennedy Shriver
The ‘Tennis Challenge in Celebration of Eunice 100’, led by Special Olympics Hungary, has launched to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
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Sibling Bonds through the Ages: Reflecting on the Life of Betty Sue Rogers
Family members reflect on how Special Olympics improved Betty Sue and her family's lives.
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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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Rodney Hankins Adds Spirit to Coaching Special Olympics
Special Olympics New York Rodney Hankins shifted his focus to coaching after many years of competing.
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Special Olympics Ohio Athlete to Announce Vikings NFL Draft Pick
Special Olympics Ohio athlete and coach Bobby Reidl will announce an NFL Draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday during the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
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Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Calls for Vaccine Equity in Boston Herald
Dr. Alicia Bazzano, MD, PH.D, MPH calls for immediate COVID-19 vaccination prioritization of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Julen Lopetegui: My pride as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador
Julen Lopetegui, Sevilla FC Manager, expresses pride and excitement as he renews as Special Olympics Global Ambassador.
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Simone Perona Becomes First Athlete with Intellectual Disabilities to Run Biultra 24-Hour Ultramarathon!
Simone Perona, Special Olympics Italy marathon runner, competes in the BiUltra ultramarathon—a 24-hour-long race run yearly in Biella, Northern Italy.
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"We Are More Alike Than Different:" A Principal's Reflection on Play Unified: Learn Unified
A special education school principal from China reflects on the positive impact that Unified Sports has had on local students with and without disabilities.
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Nick Turns Isolation During COVID into a New—and Healthy—Start.
Many people with intellectual disabilities live sedentary lives and have unhealthy eating habits. Data collected by Special Olympics shows that 80% of athletes with intellectual disabilities are overweight or obese.
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