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Robert "Bob" Beamon

Bob Beamon, Global Ambassador and Olympic athlete standing between to athletes.
In the News

Legendary Veteran of Special Olympics

Long jumper Bob Beamon at the Special Olympics World Games in Berlin
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SiriusXM Graphic: Tune In: Channel 126, Inside the Issues with Wilmer Leon
In the News

Special Olympics Hour on SiriusXM

Wilmer Leon, host of Inside the Issues on SiriusXM radio’s Urban View – Channel 126 dedicated an entire hour to Special Olympics on Saturday, August 15, 2020.
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Celebrating Black History Month
Athletes

Celebrating Black History Month

Special Olympics Board Vice Chair, Loretta Clairborne, celebrates the black athletes who have contributed to the Special Olympics movement.
Athlete holding Special Olympics' promotional Fit Feet shoes signed by Bob Beamon.
Community Impact

Athletes Get “Fit” for Games

Bob Beamon, Olympic Long Jump Record Holders, Helps Fit Athletes with Shoes
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George Piece (on the left) and Bob Beamon (on the right) speak at the Southside Occupational Academy High School in Chicago. Two athletes are in the background watching George and Bob present the shoes to an audience.
Community Impact

7,000 Pairs of Shoes Donated for 2019 World Games Athletes

Longtime athlete and Special Olympics employee organizes initiative to address a global need.
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