Our Athletes
Athletes are the heart of Special Olympics. Our athletes are children and adults with intellectual disabilities from all around the world—5.6 million and counting! They are finding success, joy and friendship as part of our global community. They're also having lots of fun!
When Unity Collins was 12 years old, the parents of the New Zealander introduced her to swimming, not having any idea of the magnitude of the moment.
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It was a moment to remember for Saudi Arabia as the women’s Bocce team took home its first-ever medal at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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Khadija isn’t just competing at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019., she is breaking barriers.
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Khadija Sy wrapped up her 2019 World Games competitions this week with a 100m run and the 4x100 relay.
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By Special Olympic athlete, Chaica Al Qassimi, a Technical Officer, Judo, Special Olympics UAE team.
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Angel walked up to the barbell at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 and rose above the years of struggle that are now behind her.
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Sara Mashabek’s love of horses could be described as love at first sight.
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Spencer Roberson is an accomplished athlete and volunteer who made his international debut at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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Abhishek Gogoi said he would do his best at World Games—and he did.
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Brittany Tagliareni has won her first game of the 2019 World Games in a hard-fought match against Belgium's Lies Gielis, daughter of late European football legend Marc Gielis.
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Delroy Sullivan has something in common with his role-model Usain Bolt.
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For the first time in his life, he could hear the aura of a crowd. Fans from all over the world cheering him on.
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