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Community Impact

How Does a Photographer Sum up the most Incredible Experience of their Career?

Photographer Dillon Vibes shares his experience attending the Special Olympics World Games 2023 through photographs he captured while in Berlin. Below is a collection of photos and personal insight to his most memorable times at the Games.
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Schwarz family standing together side-by-side for a family photo.
Community Impact

Mom of Special Olympics Germany Athlete Inspires 45+ People to Volunteer and Work at Special Olympics World Games in Berlin

Few people can say they are single-handedly responsible for more than 45 people volunteering and working at Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.
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Magnus holding a trophy on the left and holding a video camera on the right.
Athletes

‘I have so many dreams’--Meet Magnus!

At age 20, Magnus Orri Arnarson is already a role model for people with intellectual disabilities—and without—in Iceland...and beyond.
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Five young women stand in a row on snow-covered grass next to a fence, with their arms up
In the News

Rhythmic Gymnastics in the Snow with Special Olympics Finland!

Special Olympics Finland gymnasts weathered snow and ice for their latest outdoor training sessions!
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Romana on the left performing artistic gymnastics with a hoop and on the left she's working out at a home gym with resistant bands.
Athletes

Romana’s Best Life: A Fit 5 Success Story

Romana is a young woman determined to live her best life, every single day. She’s been doing such a great job, she’s become a health and fitness role model for all.
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Bart Conner,Chelsea Werner, and Nadia Comaneci on the movie set at the Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy.
In the News

New Movie Puts a Spotlight on Inclusion

Inclusion is on full display in the new film Full Out 2 – You Got This! to be released digitally on Monday, 23 March 2020 for purchase and rental. The movie, based on a true story, chronicles the University of Oklahoma Women’s Gymnastics team as they try to recapture a national championship without their star athlete.
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Two women sit among a group of children all wearing matching blue t-shirts.
Athletes

Special Olympics Norway: From gymnast to Head Coach

Katelyn Garbin from Oslo, Norway has grown from a talented young Special Olympics gymnast into Head Coach of the Norwegian Rhythmic Gymnastics team.
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four images of athletes in action poses.
Athletes

Special Olympics Annual Summer Games Have Started!

All across the nation, Special Olympics athletes are gearing up for their state’s annual Summer Games.
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Lani De Mello Painting Rythmic Gymnastics.
Athletes

How Lani De Mello Realized She Can Accomplish Anything

"Special Olympics made me a more outgoing person." Read more about Lani's remarkable journey.
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Melissa and Elia: "Our Paths Crossed ..."
Athletes

Melissa and Elia: "Our Paths Crossed ..."

Here's a vignette from ESPN about two athletes who are there for each other -- celebrating life's special moments, together.
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