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Michael and Jonah Hambleton standing with their arms around one another both with credentials around their necks.
Athletes

UAE Athlete Takes Gold at Most Inclusive Triathlon Ever

Micah Hambleton, 16, from the United Arab Emirates, won a gold medal in the Special Olympics Division 1 category at the Daman World Triathlon Abu Dhabi 2019.
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Ahmad sitting on a couch in a blue polo shirt smiling for the photo.
Athletes

Meet the Determined: #MeetAhmed

Watch the inspirational story of Ahmed and his sisters, who are giving back to society by joining thousands of volunteers in supporting the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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A group of 20 athletes siblings stand together in a group photo holding their certificates after completing the Siblings Workshop.
Community Impact

Special Olympics MENA's First Sibling Workshop

Twenty siblings from the region (Special Olympics Middle East North Africa) gathered to share experiences, address challenges, and find ways to overcome barriers.
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Athletes

A Sister Looks Back on her Family Legacy

Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley meets with Eunice Kennedy Shriver, William McFetridge, and Special Olympics athletes, including Kevin O’Brien, before the first International Special Olympics Summer Games in 1968.
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Group of Special Olympics family, friends, unified athletes, and athletes standing in a semi circle and looking up for a photo. Everyone is wearing a red short sleeve Special Olympics t-shirt.
Community Impact

Sibling Engagement Empowering the Inclusion Revolution

Participants at the Special Olympics Africa Sibling and Family Workshop speak about the important role siblings play.
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Athletes

Jamie Foxx Learned ‘How to Live’ from Sister, a Special Olympics Athlete

DeOndra Dixon, long time Special Olympics athlete, inspires everyone she meets, especially her Oscar-winning brother, Jamie Foxx.
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Athletes

How a Free Screening Changed Isaac “Joe” Crawford's Life

Suffering from headaches and often squinting to see better, it was clear Crawford needed to get his eyes checked.
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Community Impact

British Youth Leaders Embrace the Power of Inclusion

William Browning and his sister Jemima Browning from North Yorkshire are using their skills to create a more inclusive future.
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Community Impact

Made For Each Other- A Brother and Sister Tale

From riding bikes, playing basketball and enjoying a game of hide and go seek, there is nothing like having a sibling to have fun with.
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