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Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East opens up about stage fright and doubt in a new documentary following three Special Olympics athletes preparing for the 2026 USA Games. The emotional film captures the moment she realized these gymnasts inspired her just as much as she inspired them.
All 22 Jersey Mike's locations in Oklahoma are donating every dollar from Wednesday's sales to help 56 local athletes compete at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. The fundraiser aims to send more than 3,000 qualifying athletes nationwide to Minnesota this June.
Special Olympics Wyoming is calling for volunteers to help run its two-day Summer Sports Classic in Casper this August. Athletes from across the state will compete in five sports, and the community can make it happen.
Dozens of Eversource employees volunteered their time to help prepare for the upcoming Special Olympics Winter Games. Their behind-the-scenes work ensures athletes can focus on competing and celebrating their achievements.
England midfielder Jack Grealish is celebrating a successful recovery from injury while expanding his work with Special Olympics Great Britain for three more years. The Everton player, inspired by his sister who has cerebral palsy, recently welcomed 10 marathon-running athletes to celebrate their incredible achievement.
Justin Hale from Crestwood, Kentucky brought home three gold medals from the Special Olympics USA Games, dominating in swimming events. His relay teammate Carson Chaney helped seal a comeback victory in their final event together.
Nearly 5 million children and adults with intellectual disabilities compete in over 30 sports through Special Olympics programs active in 177 countries. What started as a backyard summer camp in 1962 has grown into the world's largest sports organization for people with disabilities, breaking records and building communities along the way.
This weekend, 2,000 volunteers are making the Special Olympics Hawaii Summer Games possible, proving that inclusion takes an entire community. Athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete on Division I facilities at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Leigh Anne Landrum, 42, received a police escort to the airport before competing at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. She returned home with four medals, including two golds, making Gulf Shores proud. ##
Team Kentucky brought home 38 medals across eight sports at the Special Olympics USA Games, with swimmer Justin Hale leading the charge with three golds. The victory showcases the dedication and talent of 43 Kentucky athletes who competed at the national level.
Fifty-seven athletes from Illinois just brought home 54 medals from the Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis, finishing sixth overall among thousands of competitors. Local bowler Debbie Stewart from Rockford was among the medalists who set personal records and celebrated victories with teammates.
Ranveer Singh Saini just became India's first Special Olympics golfer to win gold. His journey proves that what others see as limitations can become your greatest strength.
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics just made history with the most spread-out Games ever, featuring opening ceremonies in four different locations and two Olympic cauldrons burning 400 kilometers apart. Athletes chose to march where their sports actually happen instead of trekking hours to a football stadium.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics just wrapped up with record-breaking viewership, the most gender-balanced Games in history, and athletes from 92 nations competing across Italy's stunning venues. Two countries won their first-ever Winter Olympic medals, including Brazil's historic gold.
A scrappy special teams player from a 700-person Nebraska town became a two-time Olympic medalist and bobsledding legend. Now he's helping other football players discover their hidden Olympic potential.
Germany's luge team completed a perfect Olympic relay record, winning their fourth consecutive gold medal since the event began. Two teammates now hold an incredible seven Olympic gold medals each.
France celebrated a breakthrough moment as Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet won the first-ever Olympic gold medal in ski mountaineering's mixed relay event. The Winter Olympics added the high-altitude endurance sport to its program for the first time in 2026, giving athletes a fresh stage to showcase years of dedication.
Six-time Olympic medalist Elana Meyers Taylor finally won her first gold medal and returned to a hero's welcome in New Braunfels, Texas. The champion bobsledder chose this tight-knit community because it offers the perfect support system for her two special-needs sons.
The ancient sport of curling is embracing cutting-edge technology with carbon fiber brooms and specialized shoes that help athletes perform at their best. As the 2026 Winter Olympics begin, these innovations are making the game more exciting than ever.
Egypt is transforming 225 acres of Red Sea coastline into a world-class Olympic Village designed to host major international sporting events. The massive complex near El Gouna will feature Olympic-standard stadiums, specialized arenas, and a luxury hotel.
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