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Los Angeles 2015

Special Olympics Celebrates Women’s History Month

For Women’s History Month, we are proud to support all the amazing women in the Special Olympics movement, including our athletes, volunteers, coaches, leadership, staff and everyone who makes Special Olympics possible across the globe.
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Michael Detouche Gains Confidence Fishing and Makes Valuable Impact Within Special Olympics

Before you get to know Michael Detouche, a Special Olympics Dominica athlete from the Caribbean, you should know a few things. Every weekend, he fishes.
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Nicole Harris Keeps It Real

Special Olympics athlete and Paralympian Nicole Harris opens up about her career, her unique road to the big stage and the lessons she has learned along the way.
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Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 - Rise Up

A recap of the Special Olympics World Games 2015 Los Angeles set to Andra Day’s Rise Up.

Highlights of the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles

In just under 2 minutes, some of the high points of the 2015 World Summer Games in LA. Features the song by Special Olympics supporter Avril Lavigne, "Fly."

Volunteering at the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015

Since February 2015 when she first volunteered for Special Olympics at the Special Olympics New York State Winter Games, she has been committed to serving the athletes in the movement.
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Michelle Obama and Jamaal Charles join Special Olympics athletes at 2015 World Games Opening Ceremony

In 2015, 6,500 athletes that represented 165 countries gathered in Los Angeles for the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games.
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