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Our Athletes are Role Models

With over 6-million Special Olympics athletes around the globe, it is easy to find examples of true excellence, dedication, perseverance and motivation.

The Same Blood

Thank you to Special Olympics Latin America for sharing this inspirational video of a young boy being inspired by a martial artist.

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‘Celebrate the Exceptional’ Campaign Launches Ahead of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 Initiative to highlight achievements of eight European athletes, each competing in one of the eight sports featured in Turin 2025
Stephanie Gott Returns to Italy, the Country That Gave Her a Second Chance at Life Special Olympics Great Britain figure skater is set to compete at the World Winter Games in Italia, the birthplace of the surgeon who saved her life at 10 days old
Athlete Leaders of Europe Eurasia: Our 2024 Highlights! As the year draws to a close, four Athlete Leaders from across our region, Kiera, Margaret, Gilmour and Inge reflect on their highlights from 2024 and look forward to the year to come!
“Our Presence is a Change for the Better”: Special Olympics Athletes Journey into Public Service Malta’s Gilmour Borg and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Edna Šunjić have achieved success on the Special Olympics stage and are now using their talents to bring about broader change in society.
Special Olympics Athlete Drives with His Passion, Delivers as Independent Provider In January 2024, after five months of hard work, Antrone “Juice” Williams received his Non-Medical Independent Transportation Provider license, something he takes great pride in.

Our Athletes are Role Models

First Gold Medal Awarded at World Games

Be Your Best 2019 Inspire Greatness Gala Video

An Athlete's Perspective on World Down Syndrome Day