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Drew McIntyre getting ready to make a ‘Quantum Leap’

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

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 22: (L-R) Katherine Schwarzenegger and Chris Pratt attend the Los Angeles World Premiere of Marvel Studios' "Avengers: Endgame" at the Los Angeles Convention Center on April 23, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Disney)

Special Olympics announces newest global ambassadors

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Melissa Stockwell didn’t win a medal in Tokyo but she gained a special friend

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How Special Olympics tackled emotional well-being worldwide amidst a global pandemic

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Scout Bassett found a home in sports

30 iconic sports photos from Getty Images at the 2021 Paralympic Games

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Special Olympics gets ready for inaugural Gaming for Inclusion Tournament

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Chris Nikic is a lot more than just an Ironman

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Paralympic medalist Oksana Masters aims to inspire the next generation of female athletes

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Maegen Miller is part of a growing movement of athlete advocacy

Special Olympics partnership with Parsons School of Design makes uniforms more inclusive

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Eunice Kennedy Shriver legacy of playing to win lives on on her 100th birthday

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Mackenzie Beauvais-Nikl brings perspective to Special Olympics Colorado

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Not just a diversity unicorn: A Q&A with Paralympic sailor Alexandra Rickham