Videos
Special Olympics has competitions, programs and initiatives all around the world, every day of the year. Here's a look at what it's all about.
Redefining What’s Possible
Jeff’s journey didn’t start on a podium or with accolades. From the earliest days of his life, the path ahead seemed uncertain.Read the article
Kenya Koene at World Winter Games 2025
At just 3 years old, Special Olympics Netherlands athlete Kenya Koene began dancing. The footwork came naturally, as she followed in the footsteps of her mother, Irene Reniers, a longtime dancer.
IRR: Kyle & Brent Pease
Download the TranscriptOn this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, we are highlighting the power of perseverance, partnership, and possibility in a conversation between host Novie Craven and brothers Kyle and Brent Pease, world-renowned push-assist athletes, disability advocates, and co-founders of The Kyle Pease Foundation.Read the Full Article
Make Every Race Count Campaign
Special Olympics and the Michael Phelps Foundation have launched Make Every Race Count. Make Every Race Count is a campaign to support and supply coaches with practical tools and resources that can be integrated into weekly training sessions to significantly decrease the number of DQs seen across the movement. A new home for swim coaches!
IRR: Kyle & Brent Pease
Download the TranscriptOn this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, we are highlighting the power of perseverance, partnership, and possibility in a conversation between host Novie Craven and brothers Kyle and Brent Pease, world-renowned push-assist athletes, disability advocates, and co-founders of The Kyle Pease Foundation.Read the Full Article
Meet the Heroes: Aegir Ólafsson
Meet Aegir Ólafsson, a powerlifter from Special Olympics Iceland. Growing up in the countryside, he discovered powerlifting and turned it into a daily commitment, building purpose, confidence, and pride through training.
Tim Shriver on Pope Francis: "He wanted to be close to the people on the margins."
Pope Francis was a champion of Special Olympics and an advocate for the power of sport in promoting unity and inclusion. Our Chairman Timothy Shriver joined MSNBC's José Díaz-Balart to share more on the Pope’s personal relationship with our athletes.
World Down Syndrome Day 2026
Athlete Leaders from Special Olympics Latin America share important messages for World Down Syndrome Day—a day of awareness, solidarity, activism, and celebration.
World Down Syndrome Day 2026
Athlete Leaders from Special Olympics Latin America share important messages for World Down Syndrome Day—a day of awareness, solidarity, activism, and celebration.
