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Special Olympics France welcomes swimming champion Alain Bernard as Ambassador

The Special Olympics family has grown a little bigger with the recent announcement that Alain Bernard has joined Special Olympics France as an Ambassador!
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Meet the World Games Athletes: Grace Seiboldt

Grace won three medals at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, including gold in swimming.
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The Joy of Sports, All Year Long

Rabah Kino from Special Olympics Lebanon is a multisport athlete who knows a few things about finding joy and success through sports.
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Michael Phelps Surprises Special Olympics Arizona Swimmers

The 10th Anniversary of the Michael Phelps Foundation culminated with a water safety event in Peoria, Arizona on Saturday, August 25, 2018.
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Justin "JJ" Jones Gets His Motto From His Dad

Justin has been with Special Olympics Pennsylvania for three years, competing in multiple sports, though swimming is his favorite.
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Melissa and Elia: "Our Paths Crossed ..."

Here's a vignette from ESPN about two athletes who are there for each other -- celebrating life's special moments, together.

Special Olympics Athlete Profiles: Andy Miyares

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