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Fitness

Let’s Get Active—Gif Edition!

What are short, fun, and seem to be on an endless energetic loop? Gifs of course…and children!
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“Healthy In Body, Heart & Mind”

One of April’s “Autism Awareness” themes is celebrating ways that people with autism lead full and healthy lives. For the Taylor twins, that’s something they celebrate every day.
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Heidi & Mohamed’s Unified Siblings Fitness Story

Every year, we have high hopes for the next year to be better than the next year, but 2020 was a whole different story.
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Challenging Expectations, One Challenge at a Time—You Can, Too!!

Learn about the Special Olympics jump rope challenge.
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Rhythmic Gymnastics in the Snow with Special Olympics Finland!

Special Olympics Finland gymnasts weathered snow and ice for their latest outdoor training sessions!
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2020 Special Olympics North America Outstanding Coaches Announced

This article talks about the two coaches that were selected for the SONA outstanding coach award.
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Announcing the Launch of the NEW 2021 Special Olympics Football Coaching Guide

Special Olympics Coach Education and Development is delighted to announce the launch of the NEW 2021 Football Coaching Guide.
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Mother and Son Coaching Pair Leave Lasting Legacy

Special Olympics Chinese Taipei athlete Michael Fan inspired his mother Angela Huang to become an open water swimmer and coach.
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Thank You For Your Service

In the beginning of 2008, after attending two years of college, I felt a strong pull towards the military. I was a respectable student, but I wanted to experience something more than what my school could offer. I needed to be a part of something that was bigger than myself and ultimately push me to be a better individual. In July of 2008, I enlisted in the United States Army as part of the Military Police. I completed Basic Combat Training and One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. There, I learned how to be a soldier.
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Special Olympics Switzerland Challenges Us to Get Active!

The Special Olympics Switzerland Challenge is a new multilingual website and activity hub where athletes can participate in digital training sessions and competitions, no matter where in the world they are!
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