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Puerto Rico

Joseíto Rivera Become First Puerto Rican Special Olympics Athletes to complete an IRONMAN 70.3

José "Joseíto" Rivera made history in March 2023 when he became the first Special Olympics Puerto Rico athlete to complete an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon.
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Special Olympics Puerto Rico Athlete with Down Syndrome Competes in Half IRONMAN

Special Olympics Puerto Rico athlete David “El Delfin Boricua” Torres Rivera became the first person with Down syndrome to participate in the IRONMAN 70.3 Puerto Rico.
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Marathon Swimmer Joel Matos Set for 4th Annual Brazadas por la Inclusión

Matos will lead the Brazadas por la Inclusión (Strokes for Inclusion) swimming event and the general public will be able to support and participate in a virtual manner.
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From Unified Partner to Program Sport Director: Angel Arroyo’s Story

Angel Arroyo began his Special Olympics journey as a volunteer and now serves as the Sport Director of Special Olympics Puerto Rico.
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Brazadas por la Inclusión Shows the Strength of the Human Spirit

For the third time, ultra-swimmer Joel Matos will test his mental and physical strength in Brazadas por la Inclusión (Strokes for Inclusion), a swimming marathon fundraiser for Special Olympics Puerto Rico. This time, Brazadas por la Inclusión will visit seven beaches around the country and the general public will be able to support and participate in a virtual manner.
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Changing lives of a whole family in Puerto Rico

Since his arrival at Special Olympics Puerto Rico in 2013, José Antonio Fernández has not only improve his health, it's helped unite his family.
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Puerto Rican Football Player Plays Unified

Jackie Marrero, a member of Puerto Rico’s National Team, participated in a friendly with Quintana Football Academy.
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Geraldo Silva: “El Deporte Es Como la Vida Misma”

He was born with hemiplegia, learn why he says sports have, "been important and vital for my development as a functional human being."
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