Sports
MATP Spells Joy
The Motor Activity Training Program works with people with intellectual disabilities who otherwise might not be engaged in sports.
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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Kenyan Goal Keeper at World Winter Games 2017 Got Great News
No one knew 16-year-old Lawrence Mwangi had been achieving on the sports field despite having cataracts. He won't for long.
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Snowboarder Jeremy Beckham's Bold Moves Pay Off
Learn what he asked a three-time Grammy Award winner to do for his girlfriend—and why he got so much well deserved attention.
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Strong Minds Program Giving Athletes the Tools To Succeed
Program aims to teach athletes mental exercises and provide resources to increase relaxation and stress management skills.
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Gold Medal Snowboarder Andre Berg Takes Life in Stride
Andre Berg won gold in Snowboarding Super G 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Learn how an accident spurred him to compete.
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Asmaa Naser Eddin Wins Medal for Syria Despite Odds
She fled the bomb zone, and she arrived in a country where dreams come true. Learn what she endured just to train.
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The Special Bond Behind Erika Kalin's Incredible Performance
Erika Kalin listens for one voice when she competes—her training guide Reinhart Shultz. Read about their incredible connection.
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Korean Athlete Finds and Shares Success Through Sports
As a child, Wonsang had problems associated with intellectual disability. Eventually, his family found sports helped him find focus.
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Brent's Year of Firsts
The last year has been a year of firsts for Brent Heslehurst: He was chosen to represent Australia for the first time at a Special Olympics World Winter Games and he welcomed his first child with his wife, Emily.
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