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Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Athletes Make History in Challenge Family Triathlon Series

For the first time-ever, a Special Olympics European Triathlon Competition was held as part of the Challenge Family Triathlon Series in Samorin, Slovakia
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Test Your Knowledge of Special Olympics with 11 Fun Facts from Mental Floss

The following is an excerpt by Mental Floss from the article titled 11 Facts About Special Olympics:
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Advocate Jennifer Wardlow Is Making the World a Better Place for Fellow Special Olympics Athletes

Jennifer Wardlow loved collecting pins at the 1995 Special Olympics World Games in New Haven, Connecticut. A staple of major Special Olympics competitions, the pins are designed to represent the athletes’ states and/or countries.
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s Grandchildren Celebrate her Legacy in Video Series

As part of Special Olympics’ year-long celebration of our founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s centennial (#EKS100), Fox Sports Radio host, Kelsey Nicole Nelson speaks with those who knew her best.
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Special Olympics Youth Leaders Continue Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Legacy of Inclusion

Special Olympics is proud to announce the next cohort of 108 Youth Leaders for the Youth Innovation Project Initiative.
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USA Today Sports Celebrates the Legacy of Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver

USA Today Sports Celebrates the Legacy of Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver
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How Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the Special Olympics

FanSided publishes video tribute to Special Olympics founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
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Exceptional Parent Magazine Highlights Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s Legacy of Creating Inclusive Health Opportunities for Millions

Special Olympics longstanding employee, Renee Dease, recounts her time working with Eunice Kennedy Shriver and how she witnessed the beginnings of inclusive health opportunities for millions.
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Her Grandchildren Continue Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s Legacy

The following is an excerpt of the article titled Meet Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Grandkids, Who Are on a Mission to Carry Her Special Olympics Torch published by People.
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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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