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Behind the Scenes at 2017 World Winter Games

Ever wonder what it's like for athletes at Special Olympics World Games? See the 2017 World Games in Austria from their eyes.

2017 Winter Games Athletes Delivered in Extraordinary Fashion

"Athletes from across Europe Eurasia came to these Games to showcase their talents, their passion and the results of their hard work."
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2017 World Games: A Look Back

Around the globe, the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria were known as the "Heartbeat for the World." See why.

2017 World Winter Games Were a Media Hit

Spreading the Special Olympics message of acceptance and inclusion remains one of our movement's core objectives.
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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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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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Austria Hands 'Flame of Hope' to Abu Dhabi as Curtain Falls on Spectacular World Winter Games

15,000 people gather at the Merkur Arena in Graz, Austria to bid farewell to the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2017.
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2017 Flame of Hope Lighting Ceremony

See highlights from the flame lighting ceremony that preceded the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games.

2017 World Winter Games: I’m Going to Austria!

From our partners at ESPN: A look at of some of the athletes who went to World Winter Games in Austria!
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Daina Shilts: The Power of Sports—and Unity

She won bronze at the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games and has competed alongside her longtime role-model Hannah Teter.