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Michigan

Special Olympics Athletes Ready to Run the 2019 Boston Marathon

For the first time, five Special Olympics athletes from five states around the U.S. have qualified to run in the annual Boston Marathon.
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Jim Bernard Wins 2018 Rick VanderSloot Winter Sports Award

Jim joined Special Olympics Michigan in 1973 at just 12 years old. Learn what advice this veteran athlete offers others.
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How Forest Hills Eastern High School Stood Out

The school was selected as the first school in Michigan to be a Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools National Banner program.
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Seeing Through on Dr. Phil Irion's Vision

His efforts helped implement a vision care program in Michigan so athletes can perform at their best.
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Dalvin Keller Awarded Honorary ESPY

The Flint, Mich. athlete also assisted in the acceptance of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award in honor of the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
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Look Back at the 1975 Special Olympics International Summer Games

Nearly 3,200 athletes took part in the 4th Special Olympics International Summer Games, held in Michigan. See some of the highlights.