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How Lani De Mello Defied a Doctor's Predictions

"She’s never going to achieve anything." That's what Lani's mom was told by a doctor. Watch to learn how Lani proved him (very) wrong.

Gymnastics Chose Me

Alyssa Sims says Special Olympics helped her learn to, "not think of myself as having a disability." Hear her triumphant story.

Special Olympics Athlete Profiles: Andy Miyares

Andy is a Special Olympics swimmer from the United States with a talent for public speaking.

See the Athlete First

Watch this impressive spot called "Skeleton", starring Mario Ogunbowale, a Special Olympics Wisconsin athlete.

Rise Up: Highlights of the 2015 World Summer Games

Special Olympics World Games LA2015 aired this during the World Games Closing Ceremonies at LA Coliseum.

Unified Relay Across America

From May to July 2015, more than 10,000 torchbearers took part in the Unified Relay Across America.

Hearts of Champions: USA Games

Look back at some highlights from the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, held in Princeton, N.J.

"A Message of Hope, A Message of Victory"

An excerpt from Eunice Kennedy Shriver's famous remarks at the 1987 Special Olympics World Summer Games in South Bend, Indiana, USA.

Look Back at the 1975 Special Olympics International Summer Games

Nearly 3,200 athletes took part in the 4th Special Olympics International Summer Games, held in Michigan. See some of the highlights.