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Great Britain

A young man walking toward a young woman that is speaking on stage.
In the News

Athlete Leader Kiera Byland Featured in Photo Spread in Rarity Life Magazine

Rarity Life Magazine features athlete leader Kiera Byland in a photo spread and in depth article.
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Young woman holding a racket on the court preparing to swing.
Athletes

Special Olympics Tennis Player Lily Mills selected for Australian Open Persons with Intellectual Impairment Championships

Three-time Special Olympics (SO) World Games gold medalist, Lily Mills, has been selected as a wildcard for the Australian Open Persons with Intellectual Impairment Championships.
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Four people on their bikes standing in a row with their arms around one another's shoulders.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Athletes Become History Makers in Participating in First UCI World Championships

Four Special Olympics Great Britain athletes recently made history by taking part in a demonstration race at the first ever Glasgow 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
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Zhou Guanyu points at World Games Berlin 2023 sign
In the News

Zhou Guanyu Takes Time to Support Special Olympics Athletes

Formula 1 driver and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Zhou Guanyu made a stop in Berlin at the Special Olympics World Games on 25 June.
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Taylor Mackenzie showing off her medal.
Athletes

“An Amazing Feeling”—Swimmer Wins Gold, Twice

"Nobody judges me or my disability. It's where I feel happy and can be myself."
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Berlin 2023 Legacy Series Episode 2 - Bradley Stuart - Special Olympics Great Britain
Videos

Berlin 2023 Legacy Series Episode 2 - Bradley Stuart - Special Olympics Great Britain

In the second video of our EU-supported Berlin 2023 Legacy Series, Special Olympics Great Britain's athlete Bradley Stuart describes the power sports have for changing lives, including his own, and shares his life-changing journey at this year's World Games.
Young woman on her bike.
Athletes

World Games Spotlight: Ella Curtis, Great Britain

It's been a hard road for Ella to become a cycling champion—literally. At age six, she had a traumatic fall from her bike; for years, the fear of falling and of the pain never left her. Ella, who has Down syndrome, was terrified and would shake with fear at even the suggestion of a bike ride.
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Coach giving a thumbs up.
In the News

2022 Coach Webinar Series Presented by Gallagher Webinar 2 Recap

Recap of the second webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher.
1 Min Read
Kiera holding the British Empire Medal, smiling next to the lord-lieutenant, the High Sheriff, and members of Kiera's family.
Athletes

Kiera Byland's Medals Include Honor from the Queen

Created in 1922, the British Empire Medal is granted by the Crown in recognition of meritorious civil or military service.
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An over the shoulder photograph of a man wearing glasses drawing a football/soccer stadium using a red marker.
In the News

Niall Guite and Special Olympics Great Britain Launch Social Enterprise

Special Olympics Great Britain is launching first online art business led by Special Olympics athlete, leader and artist Niall Guite.
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