North America
Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Thirty-Four
JR connects with a very special athlete from Illinois, Daniel Smrokowski who loves to spread the word of positivity and inclusion. Hear all about Daniel's journey, his podcast, and more.
Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Thirty-Three
JR is headed up to Pennsylvania for this episode to talk to former athlete Daniel Morales about his role in the Special Olympics and how he is spreading his message of inclusion wherever he goes.
Join Special Olympics and Celebrate ICCE Global Coaches Day
Today, 25 September, Special Olympics recognizes and celebrates its coaches around the world for their efforts in teaching and encouraging athletes through sport and continuing to grow the movement of inclusion!
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Special Olympics Oklahoma Fighting Peacocks Playing for Something Larger
It is an overcast sky in the middle of September as the leaves break away from the trees, signaling the changing of seasons.
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Special Olympics North America Championship Wraps up Day Two of Softball Competition
On a crisp and chilly Saturday morning at Peaks View Park in Lynchburg, Virginia, Special Olympics softball teams from across the United States and Canada joined together for the 2023 Special Olympics North America Softball Championship. Teams, both traditional and Unified, started in a round-robin format.
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Athletes: Jamey’s Story
A Special Olympics St. Kitts and Nevis Athlete Leader brings together students of all abilities through Unified football.
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Chris Nikic Short Documentary Wins International Film Award
A Special Olympics Story: Chris Nikic about Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic, just won the grand prize at the Budva Sports & Arts Film festival- BSAFF in Montenegro.
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A Special Olympics Story: Chris Nikic
More than a Special Olympics Florida athlete and Ambassador, more than the first person with Down syndrome to become an IRONMAN and landing in the Guinness World Records, more than finishing the New York and Boston Marathons, and more than winning ESPY and Laureus Awards.
Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Twenty-Seven
Brett Laza and Unified partner Kim Unland join JR. The two discuss their experience with the Law Enforcement Torch Run and their experiences in Berlin at the Special Olympics World Games.
Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Twenty-Six
Volleyball Unified Pair Megan Schnee & Michael Carpenter join JR. The two are back from the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. They share their experience and what they've gained from their participation in the Special Olympics.