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Athletics

Sana Won’t Stop Running or Smiling

Sana (she only has one name like Madonna) was all smiles before her 400m Level C preliminary race at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.
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‘Prejudiced’ Mindset A Major Worry, Feels Finnish Athlete Julia Fonsén

‘The most effective way to raise awareness is to let persons with intellectual disability speak for themselves’
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Special Olympics Goes Beyond the Field of Play for Italy’s Aloisio and Enwereuzoh

“I wish to see more young people make themselves available to support us. I would like to see students and teachers come out because they learn to understand us and know that being together helps us to live more peacefully.”
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World Games Spotlight: Anas Khalil Al-Zerba, Palestine

Anas Al-Zerba has made a name for himself as a role model for people with intellectual disabilities, for people with Down syndrome—and for everybody else!
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Celebrating Special Olympics Siblings

Dive into the stories of three Special Olympics siblings who live to break the barriers to inclusion.
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World Games Spotlight: Kirk Wint, SO Jamaica

Kirk knows a lot about overcoming obstacles and inspiring others to do the same.
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Ke’Shaun Tillman Finds his Place in Sports Photography with Help from Mentor

On the campus of North Carolina State University, Erin Johnston and Ke’Shaun Tillman formed an unlikely friendship.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio: Athlete Leadership

On this week’s episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, podcast host Novie Craven spoke with Amanda Harrinauth about what it means to be an athlete leader.
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Un athlète d’Olympiques spéciaux Québec fracasse les records aux Jeux d’été du Canada Niagara 2022

Le 16 août 2022, l’athlète d’Olympiques spéciaux Gabriel Dupuy a pris place à la ligne de départ pour sa première course aux Jeux d’été du Canada Niagara 2022. Gabriel y représentait Équipe Québec en athlétisme, concourant aux épreuves du 100 m et du 200 m.
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Special Olympics Quebec Athlete Breaks Multiple Records at Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games

Inclusion in the Canada Games gives Special Olympics athletes the chance to shine in front of their peers from generic sports, and gain experience at major competitions.
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