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Fitness

Nick playing basketball on the left and showing off his profile on the right.
Athletes

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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Special Olympics Washington athlete Reid Zimmer walking on a path through the woods.
Community Impact

Staying Fit and Staying Connected on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, occurring on 6 April, was created by the U.N. in 2013 to recognize the impact that sport can have on human rights issues. For 2021, the theme is resiliency—building back stronger and better.
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Measure out a distance of 10 feet (if space allows) and mark with cones (or stuffed animals). Have children run this distance, pick up an object from the ground and run back to the starting point. When playing with two or more children, they can pass the object to each other after running the distance. With large numbers of children, try relay teams and races.
Athletes

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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Sharita and Shaye Taylor standing back to back and smiling.
Athletes

“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 and Mohamed at home working out doing squats.
Athletes

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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WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre and Special Olympics athlete Alex Hannah looking into camera
In the News

Challenging Expectations, One Challenge at a Time—You Can, Too!!

Learn about the Special Olympics jump rope challenge.
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Five young women stand in a row on snow-covered grass next to a fence, with their arms up
In the News

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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Coach Jennifer LaCapra is standing with her students after receiving the SONA outstanding coach involved with Unified Champion Schools.
Community Impact

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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Football Coaching Guide cover and internal page
Community Impact

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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Michael Fan (left) and his mother Angela Huang (right) sitting at a table during a presentation.
Community Impact

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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