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World Winter Games

Jim Bernard Wins 2018 Rick VanderSloot Winter Sports Award

Jim joined Special Olympics Michigan in 1973 at just 12 years old. Learn what advice this veteran athlete offers others.
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Video: Africa’s Triumph at World Winter Games 2017!

One hundred and thirty Special Olympics athletes were representing the Africa region, from 7 countries, in 4 different sports.
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Europe Eurasia Athletes Got Big Homecomings After Winter Games

Just under 1400 triumphant athletes from the Europe Eurasia region arrived back as heroes following the World Winter Games in Austria.
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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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