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Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympics - Day 8

Paralympian Brenna Huckaby launches 'Culxtured' to empower athletes to share their personal narratives

Team USA Para Snowboarder Zach Miller heads into the winter riding well and inspiring others

Spirit in Motion: Best sports photos of the 2024 Paralympic Games from Getty Images

Why We Play: ESPN analyst raising $1 million for Special Olympics with 24-hour free-throw shooting marathon

Day 9 - Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

Special Olympics announce location for 2027 World Games

Credit: Special Olympics

Unveiling of Special Olympics' 'Yeah I am Special,' Campaign Billboard in NYC

Jessica Gardner (IMPACT) competes in the NERFBALL – Battle in the Bubble exhibition game on September 22, 2023 at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL

Why We Play: Nerfball looks to bring inclusive sport to market

Luis Pablo Sepulveda knows obstacles come with opportunities

Photo Credit: Nick Pryor

Nick Pryor: Striving through life's adversities and never giving up

Anthony Bryan: From a child with a brain tumor to gold-medal runner

Her Game Too is making sure soccer fandom is safe for everyone

Bodybuilder Shane Dyck wasn’t supposed to ever walk again

Lachlan Nicholson is finding the will to fight

Why We Play: Alexi Pappas isn’t just running for herself anymore

Sophia Gibb is tiny but mighty

Dave Walsh is thriving through strength and adaptation

For Joshua Rucker, exercise means independence

Brandon Ryan is all about non-stop growth and personal evolution

Abdul Nevarez is loving life and taking charge of his own destiny

Devann Murphy knows you only get one life

Matteo Cattini on the power of sport, the freedom of exploring

Photo Credit: David Bale

David Bale is enjoying the opportunities his disability has afforded him

Sean Short and his journey to black belt

Photo credit: Yoocan, Ilaria Naef

Ilaria Naef turned her wheelchair into wings

Photo Credit: Huafrid Billimoria and Yoocan

Huafrid Billimoria shows the power of changing your mindset

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools: A special kind of champion

Photo Credit: Fabrizio Passetti and Yoocan

Fabrizio Passetti is an amputee surfer and he loves his sport

Photo Credit: Taylor Winnett, Yoocan

Taylor Winnett: From rock bottom to National Bronze Medalist