Intellectual Disability
Special Olympics Athletes to Compete in European Aquatics 2026 Open Water Events in Cyprus and Hungary
Organizations deepen their collaboration with events taking place in April and July
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Women Play, Women Lead
A significant leadership gap remains across Special Olympics globally. There are 50,739 Athlete Leaders worldwide, with 34.6% more men serving in these roles than women. The Women Play, Women Lead initiative is working to address this issue.
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Loretta Claiborne: The Finish Line and Beyond
Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne will do anything it takes to cross the finish line, and her unwavering advocacy for people with intellectual disabilities reflects that same determination.
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The Global State of Inclusion in Education: The Year of the Teacher
A global call to action urging governments and systems to invest in teachers as the foundation of inclusive, equitable education for all learners.
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Cheers to Mary Davis: Reflections on a Legacy of Global Leadership and Inclusion
This episode features an inspiring conversation between host Novie Craven and Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics. With nearly five decades of dedication to the movement, Mary shares her extraordinary journey, the evolution of Special Olympics and her vision for a future rooted in dignity, opportunity and athlete-centered leadership.
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Autism
Autism is a complex neurological and developmental condition that affects how a person learns, communicates and interacts with others.
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Cheers to Mary Davis: Reflections on a Legacy of Global Leadership and Inclusion
This episode features an inspiring conversation between host Novie Craven and Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics. With nearly five decades of dedication to the movement, Mary shares her extraordinary journey, the evolution of Special Olympics and her vision for a future rooted in dignity, opportunity and athlete-centered leadership.
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Six Majors, One Message: More Than a Marathon
Special Olympics New Hampshire athlete Thomas Cantara shares his journey completing all six World Marathon Majors and making history at the Boston Marathon. Board member Mark Duggan joins to talk about expanding access to elite competition and the power of inclusion through sport.
Six Majors, One Message: More Than a Marathon
In this episode, Novie Craven sits down with Thomas Cantara, a Special Olympics New Hampshire athlete who has completed all six World Marathon Majors—Boston, Berlin, Chicago, London, New York City and Tokyo.
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Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Sangjin Kim
For as long as he can remember, Sangjin Kim loved football. Growing up in Korea, much of his free time was spent on the pitch.
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