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Hellas (Greece)

Giorgos Papadopoulos Transformed a Fear Into a Passion

At 40, the Greek athlete has become a very successful Special Olympics swimmer. Learn why that might have been unlikely.
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A New Milestone for Special Olympics in Greece

Special Olympics Hellas in Greece is celebrating a fantastic accomplishment!
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2017 Flame of Hope Lighting Ceremony

See highlights from the flame lighting ceremony that preceded the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

Leo and Gedeon: Hope in Haiti

Haitian athletes Leo and Gedeon played wherever they could as they trained for the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games.

Donghan Kim: To Bring Honor to Korea

He dreamed of competing in an endurance sport -- open water swimming -- in the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens.