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A Ukrainian floorball women's team poses with their medals after winning at the Special Olympics Winter Games. The women all make hearts with their hands
Athletes

Ukrainian Floorball Athlete Diana Khomenko Wins on her own Terms

Ukrainian Floorball athlete, Diana Khomenko and her team proudly take home silver on Saturday, March 15, just as the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 come to a close.
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Young woman standing in snow gear at the ready.
Athletes

We Can Do It Too

With Special Olympics, everything is possible. Skiing on snow in Coral Springs, Florida, is not one of those things.
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A speed skater competes in a speed skating race at an ice rink. Beside him are three other speed skating athletes
Athletes

Hungary’s Zsombor Bohn Wins Gold And Ventures Towards A New Dream

At 22 years old, Hungarian wunderkind Zsombor Bohn brings home double gold for the 777m and the 500m race in Division 01 of Speed Skating and bronze in the 1000m race at the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025!
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three men stand in celebration. On the outside, two twin brothers hold up their medals. Between them, a proud coach raises his hands and smiles.
Athletes

Bravery and Brotherhood: Special Olympics Jamaica’s Inspiring Journey from Wheels to Ice

Twin brothers Dale and Dave Oddman overcame numerous challenges to compete in short track speed skating at the Special Olympics World Winter Games—the least of which was training exclusively on roller blades!
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Two floorball athletes running for the ball on the court.
Athletes

A Day at Inalpi Arena—Floorball Competition in Full Swing

14 March was a busy day at Inalpi Arena in Turin as the Floorball competition of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 continued.
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A man cross country skis in a competition. A mountainside and many trees are visible
Athletes

“At the End of the Race, he Wants to Keep Going!”: Slovenia’s Uroš Kotnik has a Need For Speed!

For Uroš Kotnik, a three-time gold-medalist, forward is the only way ahead.
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A man wearing snowshoes competes in a snowshoeing competition as fans and spectators watch. A white building is pictured in the background
Athletes

Sports At Any Age: Austria’s Gerhard Kirnbauer Races On

At 66-years-old, Austria’s Gerhard Kirnbauer is the oldest athlete at the Special Olympics World Winter Games.
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Special Olympics USA athlete Chris Furches, Special Olympics Chile athlete Gonzalo Escobar and Special Olympics USA athlete Sulynnette Vega-Ledesma
Athletes

¡Viva Inclusión! - Gonzalo Escobar Wins First Gold in Turin

On 11 March, Special Olympics Chile snowboarding athlete Gonzalo Escobar was awarded the first gold medal of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, competing in the Advanced Giant Slalom Snowboarding Final.
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Female Dancer on stage
Athletes

A Girl's First Love

The all-consuming nature of a first love may be too much for some people. But for others, it becomes a part of their soul, their identity.
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Three people in snow gear standing in the snow with mountains in the background.
Athletes

Girl, You Got This!

When 19-year-old alpine skier and Special Olympics athlete Madison Cyr is gliding down the slopes her motivational saying “Girl, You Got This” keeps her going.
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