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BEIJING, CHINA - FEBRUARY 11: Maame Biney of Team United States reacts after skating during the Women's 1000m Quarterfinals on day seven of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Capital Indoor Stadium on February 11, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Olympian Maame Biney looks forward to ‘breaking the ice’ while being true to herself

Elly Finch breaks barriers as all-county offensive guard

Amazigh warrior queen inspires first women-led surf school in Morocco

Using sports to recover from catastrophic flooding and climate change

The surf camp bringing displaced Ukrainian families to the ocean

Team of volunteer health professionals conducting a dental screening at the Special Smiles event. Photo Credit: Special Olympics

Special Olympics puts a special focus on health care

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Anthem singer Stefan Xidas has his sights set on the Chicago Bulls

From barely able to swim to South African pro surfer in 4 years

A movement in the mountains: Lucy Westlake fights the gender gap on Mount Everest ascent

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104 marathons in 104 days: How blade runner Jacky Hunt-Broersma became a trail blazer

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Another Special Olympics day at the NFL Draft

Oksana Masters is mastering the Paralympic movement

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Jen Lee: G.I. Joe turned three-time Paralympic gold medalist

Victory in his voice: A lesson in fearlessness from racer JD Beach

Special Olympics Unified with Refugees brings inclusion to the world’s most marginalized

Special Olympics and BWF are working to spread the benefits of Badminton

2022 Winter Paralympics Getty Images Photo Diary

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 07: Chris Nikic competes in the bike portion with his guide, Dan Grieb, during IRONMAN Florida on November 07, 2020 in Panama City Beach, Florida. Chris Nikic is attempting to become the first Ironman finisher with Down syndrome. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images for IRONMAN)

Special Olympics video shows the beauty of Chris Nikic on World Down Syndrome Day

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Paralympian Haven Shepherd all grown up living her best life

“The Girl That Snowboards”: How snowboarding saved Brittani Coury

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 07: Guide Dan Grieb leads Chris Nikic through the transition from the bike portion to the run portion of IRONMAN Florida on November 07, 2020 in Panama City Beach, Florida. Chris Nikic is attempting to become the first Ironman finisher with Down syndrome. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images for IRONMAN)

Chris Nikic is ready for one more Ironman in 2022

Playing wheelchair basketball to survive in conflicted Kashmir

Melissa Reid smashes goals and glass ceilings to put British women’s surfing on the map

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Drew McIntyre getting ready to make a ‘Quantum Leap’

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 20: Gordon Reid of Great Britain takes part in a training session before the British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships at Nottingham Tennis Centre on July 20, 2021 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images for LTA)

Wheelchair Tennis champion Gordon Reid already eyeing the 2024 Paralympics

Powerlifter Tommy Mooney used a birdbath on his way to Special Olympic Games

Special Olympics’ School of Strength is going worldwide

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Special Olympics moves bravely into athletic wear