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WWE Superstar Bianca Belair and Special Olympics North Carolina Athlete Judy Nutter
Athletes

The Mirror Image Project: Special Olympics Athletes Shine as Global Icons

The Mirror Image Project is a social media campaign by Special Olympics that invites Special Olympics athletes to recreate famous photos of Special Olympics Global Ambassadors or celebrity supporters.
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In the News

Now Streaming on Kanopy

For the first time ever, Kanopy streams Special Olympics produced short documentaries.
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A Special Olympics coach wearing a red shirt sits on the floor with two Special Olympics athletes. The athletes are wearing a white shirt with a red Special Olympics logo on it.
Community Impact

SONA Recognizes Outstanding Coaches Throughout Region

Throughout Special Olympics North America, more than 116,000 dedicated individuals donate their time and expertise as Special Olympics coaches.
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Young woman standing in snow gear at the ready.
Athletes

We Can Do It Too

With Special Olympics, everything is possible. Skiing on snow in Coral Springs, Florida, is not one of those things.
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Four men sit around a table with a white tablecloth that has the logos of Special Olympics and Fansided in front of several branded standing banners. The man on the far left sits at the end of the table and leans over as he talks into a red Special Olympics microphone. The three men behind the table, look at him and listen.
In the News

Special Olympics ‘Superpowers’ on Display at the Super Bowl

Special Olympics Unified reporters Malcom Harris-Gowdie and Wyatt Spalding teamed up with Fansided to conduct over 30 interviews in the lead up to Super Bowl LIX.
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The photo shows 10 individuals wearing matching green shirts that say "Arbor School Achievers". They are standing outside and smiling for a photo.
Athletes

Samantha Rodriguez: Logging Miles & Leading the Way

To many, running is a solitary sport. One person, one route, one goal. But for Samantha Rodriguez, running has always been more than that. It’s been a way to connect, form a community, and create opportunities for those around her.
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an athlete in a blue camouflage uniform and a bike helmet walks alongside his bicycle
Athletes

Special Olympics Triathletes Battle It Out at Challenge Family Triathlon

Triathlon Paves the Way for Inclusive Sport at the 3rd Annual Special Olympics European Open Triathlon
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Group of New York Mets players and SO athletes on the field for a group photo.
In the News

SO Athletes and Tim Tebow Inspire Mets Big-Leaguers

Every year, the St. Lucie Mets invites 50 Special Olympics Florida athletes to a spring kick-off pizza party.
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Videos

Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Thirty-Five

JR sits down with Albert Dorsey and Demetric Desue from Special Olympics to hear about their journey as Special Olympics athletes, why the Inclusion Revolution is so important, how they have continued to help out behind the scenes of Special Olympics, and more!
Chris Nikic wearing a golf shirt looking away from the camera with the sky and trees in soft focus behind him.
In the News

Chris Nikic Short Documentary Wins International Film Award

A Special Olympics Story: Chris Nikic about Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic, just won the grand prize at the Budva Sports & Arts Film festival- BSAFF in Montenegro.
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