North America
Brittany Sinclair's Impressive Run Continues
She won gold in the 100M dash, a silver in shot put, and a bronze in long jump at the 2017 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games.
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Corrections Officers ‘Jailed’ for Special Olympics Saskatchewan
Desiree Hesson with Saskatchewan Correctional Centre and Wade Madland with Corrections Canada helped the event reached $20,000 goal.
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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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How Lani De Mello Realized She Can Accomplish Anything
"Special Olympics made me a more outgoing person." Read more about Lani's remarkable journey.
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Delaware Unified Partner Wins Nike's 'I Am Sport' Award
Keegan Cahill has had a busy year. Learn how what he did on and off the field earned him accolades.
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50th Anniversary Celebration Announcement Video
This video was made to mark our July celebration of 50 years of empowerment for people with intellectual disabilities.
Louisiana Athlete Receives Honorary ESPY
Craig Blackburn competes in bowling, bocce, aquatics, and basketball. Find out what he said his award meant to him.
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Tyler Lagasse Finds Many Kinds of Success Through Sports
From the golf course to chemistry classes at Middlesex Community College, the golfer has carved an impressive path.
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