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WE ARE SPECIAL OLYMPICS USA.
Special Olympics USA, made up of athletes, Unified partners, and coaches from all 52 Special Olympics US Programs, represents the country at global competitions, including the Special Olympics World Games and Special Olympics World Winter Games.OUR CORE VALUES
- SPORTSMANSHIP
- TEAMWORK
- ACCOUNTABILITY
- INTEGRITY
- RESPECT
Special Olympics USA Energy Carries Into Day 2
Today was an incredible day of training and camaraderie as our athletes and Unified partners worked hard and learned from their coaches. Nominees showed off their skills in 12 different sports throughout the day, but we still found time for some fun! We celebrated with a tailgate party and ended the day at the Pittsburgh Pirates game. Special Olympics Kentucky athlete Chris Revay had the honor of throwing out the first pitch. Chris has been part of Special Olympics for over 30 years and hopes to compete in golf at the 2027 Special Olympics World Games. We’re looking forward to Day 3 as the fun, athleticism and sportsmanship continue!
Big Brother Backs Gymnast on Road to Santiago
For Ida Chiodi, gymnastics isn’t just a sport, it’s a family passion. Ida is an accomplished Special Olympics Minnesota gymnast, and her older brother, Solen, is on the men's gymnastics team at the University of Michigan. Together, Ida and Solen motivate, coach, and encourage one another. According to her mom, Kristin, Ida loves following in Solen's footsteps. “They both find so much joy in watching each other chase their dreams and goals!"1 Min Read
Special Olympics USA to Send Team to Paris
Meet the Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners who will represent Special Olympics USA at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026.
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