North America
Virginia Wade
A longtime athlete who joined a ski team when she was 8, Virginia Wade skis every weekend in winter while also training in gymnastics six to 12 hours a week.
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Katy Wilson
Katy Wilson, 35, has won gold in gymnastics, and served as a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger. She has traveled the globe to share the message and spirit of Special Olympics and tell everyone that people with Down syndrome can do anything—given high expectations and respect.
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Pam Langille Named an International Global Messenger
Pam has been chosen as one of 12 Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers, serving as a spokesperson for Special Olympics.
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How Thomas Shimoda Skates Past Adversity
Thomas is fast on the ice-- really fast. At 24 years old, he has put many struggles behind him. Learn more about him.
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Special Olympics Athlete Stephanie Ching Becomes an Advocate
She met with members of Congress, including House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, to advocate on behalf of Special Olympics.
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Why Coaches Asked Matthew Grabowski to Join a Leadership Team
The role means he is involved in solutions to make all aspects of the program better for athletes. Learn how he got there.
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Special Olympics Helped Samantha Conquer a Fear
With the help of Special Olympics, she has come to love the water. Find out why that might have been unlikely several years ago.
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Flame of Hope Travels to Alaskan Special Olympics Facility
It was also carried through towns from the temperate rain forests and coast of the southeast, to the frozen tundra of the north.
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Special Olympics Bahamas, Engaging The Youth
On April 11, Special Olympics Bahamas held its annual local season ending soccer tournament, bu there was one important difference.
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Dancer Robert Wallop's Performance Draws Standing Ovation
Robert won back to back gold medals at the 2015 Summer Games in Los Angeles and the 2017 World Winter Games in Graz, Austria.
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