North America
Gaston County 2018 Spring Games Set Local Record
Athletes enjoyed Olympic town and a 50 balloon release in honor of the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics. Learn about their record.
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Northwestern State University Joins Special Olympics Louisiana as a Unified Champion School
April marked the third year of Northwestern State University hosting the Louisiana Special Olympics Red River Area Athletics Meet.
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Law Enforcement Officer Wins Jefferson Award
Sgt. Marcus Rhodes was recognized for his dedication to the Torch Run for Special Olympics and his local area program.
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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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Delegates Made Case for Critical Funding on Capitol Hill
Special Olympics athletes, program leaders, unified partners, and family members converged on Capitol Hill on February 13.
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Bharat Athlete Leaders Attend Leadership Academy
A new group of Special Olympics leaders completed the Leadership Academy workshop in Kolkata, India.
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Medicine Hat Game Left a Lasting Legacy
The 2017 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games left a permanent (good) mark with the local Special Olympics program.
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South Carolina Hosted 2017 Special Olympics North America Tennis Championship
Over 120 athletes plus 36 Unified Partners representing 10 states competed on beautiful Hilton Head Island.
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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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Sobeys Counselor Offers Food Advice to Canadian Athletes
Laura Johnston talked about where to find quick and healthy meals and snacks and reminded the group of looking at the nutrition labels.
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