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Inclusion

Join us as we share stories about how our athletes are coming together to demand a more inclusive world. #InclusionRevolution

“17 Hours: The Chris Nikic Story” Premieres on ESPN in Honor of World Down Syndrome Day

SC Featured film follows Chris’s journey as he becomes the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full IRONMAN Triathlon.
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Be Brave

Stephanie Handojo discusses pushing past hurdles in life.
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Timothy Shriver joins the Jake Asman Show to Talk All Things Special Olympics

Special Olympics Board Chairman Timothy Shriver joins the Jake Asman Show to discuss Special Olympics athletes and the upcoming 2022 World Winter Games in Kazan.
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Remembering Troy Daniels: The Catalyst of a Campaign

Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver honored Special Olympics Vermont soccer player Troy Daniels in a moving tribute after Troy passed away at the age of 40 due to a lifelong battle with heart disease.
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A Message from NFL Assistant Coach Jennifer King

A Message about inclusion from NFL Assistance Coach Jennifer King.
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Haseeb Abbasi strives for inclusion as an Athlete, Author and now Entrepreneur

Special Olympics athlete and author Haseeb Abbasi shares his inspirational journey to entrepreneurship at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi.
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Special Olympics Athlete from India Shares Leadership Journey in The Playfield Magazine

Shrey Kadian, Special Olympics India, recounts how sports helped him become a leader in The Playfield article.
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Timothy Shriver Lists 5 Actionable Ways to Improve U.S. Schools

Timothy Shriver's interview in Authority Magazine.
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Special Olympics Athlete Finds Motivation in Virtual Events

Amber Gertsch is a very active athlete from Special Olympics Utah. She continues to compete in virtual walking events.
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Caley Versfelt Breaks Barriers in Hollywood

Caley Versfelt guest stars in an episode of ABC's The Good Doctor. As a person with an intellectual disability, she represents just 3% that is employed in the entertainment industry.
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