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Latin America

A man rejoices after competing in a triathlon.
Athletes

Special Olympics Puerto Rico Athlete with Down Syndrome Competes in Half IRONMAN

Special Olympics Puerto Rico athlete David “El Delfin Boricua” Torres Rivera became the first person with Down syndrome to participate in the IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Rico.
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A man and a woman sitting next to one another.
Athletes

Spreading Awareness in Argentina: Pablo and Ana's Story

A team of Special Olympics athletes in Argentina are the leaders of a new digital magazine.
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Young woman reading from a script and speaking on stage.
Athletes

International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Accomplishments of Emanuelle “Manu” Dutra Fernandes de Souza

Emanuelle Dutra Fernandes de Souza, better known as “Manu,” is a 24-year-old Special Olympics Brazil athlete who embodies the spirit of inclusion.
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Joel Matos swims laps in a pool to prepare for upcoming event.
In the News

Marathon Swimmer Joel Matos Set for 4th Annual Brazadas por la Inclusión

Matos will lead the Brazadas por la Inclusión (Strokes for Inclusion) swimming event and the general public will be able to support and participate in a virtual manner.
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Arroyo holding a red microphone in front of a screen, talking passionately.
Community Impact

From Unified Partner to Program Sport Director: Angel Arroyo’s Story

Angel Arroyo began his Special Olympics journey as a volunteer and now serves as the Sport Director of Special Olympics Puerto Rico.
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Karla and two other athletes celebrating on the left and Karla showing off her needlepoint on the right.
Athletes

From Sports Skills to Teaching Skills

Karla Violeta Castro González is a versatile athlete from Mexico. Her growing confidence in sports has led to confidence in other parts of her life as well!
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Ann Costello and Tom Golisano watch an athlete receive an eye exam.
Press Releases

Tom Golisano Gifts $30 Million to Special Olympics to Expand Critical Health Services Globally for People with Intellectual Disabilities

Special Olympics announced today that it has received its largest single private gift in the organization's 53-year history.
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Exsaul and Rodrigo sit at a desk next to each other, each holding papers and smiling at the camera.
Athletes

Good Friends

Athlete Ben Collins interviews friend and Unified Youth Leadership pair for International Day of Friendship.
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Atletas de Olimpiadas Especiales entrena junto a Mariza Karabia, Embajadora de Olimpiadas Especiales Paraguay y Atleta Olímpica.
Latin America

América Latina, unida digitalmente por un mundo inclusivo

Olimpiadas Especiales ha enfrentado los retos que ha presentado la pandemia del COVID-19 con inquebrantable fortaleza e interminable creatividad.
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Atleta de Olimpiadas Especiales recibe revisión oftalmológica del programa Abriendo Tus Ojos, apoyado por Fundación Club de Leones Internacional.
Press Releases

“Misión : Inclusión” – Dos décadas de Inclusión A Través del Servicio A Personas con Discapacidad Intelectual

Fundación Club de Leones Internacional y Olimpiadas Especiales celebra dos décadas de alianza.
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