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USA Games

Two Special Olympics athletes are on a flag football field.
Athletes

For Christopher Dyke and His Unified Flag Football Team, the USA Games Were an Experience of a Lifetime

Playing a variety of positions, the 21-year-old says he enjoys wide receiver the most, but he also shines on the defensive side of the ball.
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A Special Olympics athlete stands with his coach. They are smiling for the camera.
Athletes

Longtime Special Olympics Competitor Collins Clingman Ready for His USA Games Moment

With excitement in his voice, Collins Clingman talks about his lifelong passion for the Green Bay Packers and Iowa Hawkeye football. The Ottumwa, Iowa, native also says he’s a season ticket holder for the local community college’s basketball team. He loves to watch games with his brother-in-law, and for more than 25 years, he’s participated in athletics, softball and bowling for Special Olympics Iowa. There’s no denying it: Clingman is in his element whenever sports are involved.
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A Special Olympics athlete runs through agility rings.
Blog

Journey to the 2022 USA Games in Orlando

Good day to all our readers! As we point our attention to the upcoming 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, I hope you are ready for a magical event full of competition and togetherness!
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A group of Special Olympics flag football athletes practice on a field.
Community Impact

SHAPE Florida Member Attends USA Games

Amy Selvey, an active member of SHAPE America, uses the skills and resources received from SHAPE to help her coach Special Olympics Florida athletes.
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Four athletes from opposing teams playing floorball.
In the News

Minnesota Wins Bid to Host the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Thousands of athletes, families and fans will attend the games in June 2026
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A Special Olympics athlete practices powerlifting.
Athletes

Special Olympics Colorado Athlete Tania Wright Selected for USA Games in First Year Competing

Tania Wright was looking for activities to do with her best friend, Kimberly Henry, when she stumbled upon Special Olympics.
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A Special Olympics athlete sits behind a table covered in a red cloth. In front of her are video cameras and computer monitors. She smiles at the camera.
Athletes

Special Olympics Alaska Athlete Uses Platform to Promote Healthy Lifestyle

Abdul-Jillil gets ready to host her "Afternoons with Ayesha" segment, helping athletes stay fit and connected virtually.
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Woman cheering on graphic that says ‘Winner of 2021 Amazon Web Services Imagine Grant for nonprofits’.
In the News

2022 Special Olympics USA Games Wins the Amazon Web Services Grant

2022 Special Olympics USA Games wins the Amazon Web Services Grant for nonprofits.
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A Special Olympics athlete wears a green shirt and gives a thumbs up to the camera.
Athletes

Michael Detouche Gains Confidence Fishing and Makes Valuable Impact Within Special Olympics

Before you get to know Michael Detouche, a Special Olympics Dominica athlete from the Caribbean, you should know a few things. Every weekend, he fishes.
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