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Athletes

Preparation & Passion: Jana Kennedy’s Recipe for Meaningful Employment

Jana Kennedy’s passion for working in the prep kitchen stems from her relationship with her grandma.
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Oct 19 webinar week 4. coach being held up.
In the News

2022 Coach Webinar Series Presented by Gallagher Webinar 4 Recap

Recap of the second webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher.
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Athletes

Chris Nikic Completes 2022 IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii

Earlier this morning in Hawaii, Chris completed his second IRONMAN competition and beat his previous record with a time of 16 hours and 31 minutes.
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Athletes

Inclusive Influencer: Meet Derek

He’s a Special Olympics swimmer, plus softball & basketball player—and TikTok influencer!
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Coach holding up an athlete. text reads: Sept 28 Week 1 Coaching Mixed Ability Athletes.
In the News

2022 Coach Webinar Series Presented by Gallagher Webinar 1 Recap

The first Webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher has completed!
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Athletes

Un athlète d’Olympiques spéciaux Québec fracasse les records aux Jeux d’été du Canada Niagara 2022

Le 16 août 2022, l’athlète d’Olympiques spéciaux Gabriel Dupuy a pris place à la ligne de départ pour sa première course aux Jeux d’été du Canada Niagara 2022. Gabriel y représentait Équipe Québec en athlétisme, concourant aux épreuves du 100 m et du 200 m.
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Athletes

Special Olympics Quebec Athlete Breaks Multiple Records at Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games

Inclusion in the Canada Games gives Special Olympics athletes the chance to shine in front of their peers from generic sports, and gain experience at major competitions.
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Athletes

Beth Meyer Finds Joy in Achieving Long-Time Dream of Competing at USA Games

It was a full-circle moment for Beth Meyer. The swimmer has competed for Special Olympics Ohio since 1990 but had never participated in the USA Games, the organization’s biggest domestic competition. But 2022 happened to be her year.
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Press Releases

Special Olympics and Microsoft Level Up for 2022 Gaming for Inclusion

Second Annual Esports Experience Will Include Immersive Leadership Training for Three Special Olympics Athletes to Become Shoutcasters for the Broadcast
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