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Sports

Brittany Tagliareni Defines What It Means to be Relentless

She started at 16 years old, now 27, she has discovered that focusing on her game also helps with her sensory and visual issues.
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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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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 Switzerland Teams at FIBA Open 2017

The biggest grassroots basketball event in Switzerland, FIBA Open 2017, took over courts in Mies in June.
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A Life Changed By Football: Said Abdel Lah

Said Abdel Lah’s life changed when he joined Plena Inclusión Ceuta, a partner of Special Olympics Spain.
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Video: Africa’s Triumph at World Winter Games 2017!

One hundred and thirty Special Olympics athletes were representing the Africa region, from 7 countries, in 4 different sports.
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Special Olympics Cyprus Athletes Join Unified Football Project

Young athletes from Special Olympics Cyprus, together with MetLife volunteers, participated in Special Olympics European Football week.
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How David Egan Found His Voice Through Sports

David Egan has always dreamed big. Learn how he is changing attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities.
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Ashley: Setting Goals—Then Exceeding Them

At more than 300 pounds, Ashley was motivated to make changes in both her fitness and nutrition regimens. Learn what inspired her.

Israeli Swimmers Stood Out at 2017 Open Water Event

Eight swimmers from Special Olympics Israel took part in an Open Water event in Achziv at the northern part of the country on May 6.
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