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Ian Harper

Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger (SSIGM) Athlete leader 2019-2023 Special Olympics Great Britain
Looking to the Future at the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Leadership Conference 2024
In the News

Looking to the Future at the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Leadership Conference 2024

The Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Regional Leadership Conference, hosted by Special Olympics Germany and supported by the German Ministry for the Interior and Community, Sports Metropolis Berlin, Toyota Motor Europe and Lions Clubs International Foundation, took place in Berlin on 15 and 16 October.
Ian, wearing a suit, stands in the middle of three women as they talk.
Athletes

Global Athlete Leader Ian Harper Wins Dimensions 2022 Learning Disability and Autism Leaders' List Award

The award is presented by Dimensions, an organization in the UK that offers support for people with learning and developmental disabilities.
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Runners in red t-shirts running towards the camera across a finish line.
In the News

Sunshine and Smiles for First-Ever Special Olympics Unified Mile in London!

What do Special Olympics athletes and supporters, Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter OBE and Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah have in common?
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Ian Harper and Mary Moore
Abu Dhabi Daily Show

Ian Harper and Mary Moore

Ian Harper, a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger, interviews Mary Moore, the Head Coach of Special Olympics USA’s tennis team.
Ian Harper and Emanuelle de Souza
Abu Dhabi Daily Show

Ian Harper and Emanuelle de Souza

Ian Harper, a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger from Great Britain, interviews Emmanuelle de Souza, a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger from Brazil.
Haseeb Abbasi at Opening Ceremony
Athletes

Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers at the World Games

Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers have been busy at the 2019 World Games!
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Ian Harper and Caroline Frankum
Abu Dhabi Daily Show

Ian Harper and Caroline Frankum

Ian Harper, a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger, interviews Caroline Frankum, Global Chief Executive Officer of Lightspeed.
The athlete leaders and youth leader who contributed to the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Leadership Conference 2018
In the News

"I stand here before you as a leader"

“I stand here before you as a leader”—there was no doubting the truth of that statement from Kiera Byland.
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Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers 2019-2023; Special Olympics logo and Special Olympics 50th Anniversary logo
Videos

NEW 2019-2023 Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers Announced!

Congratulations to the Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers (SSIGMs) class of 2018-2022 for being selected.