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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
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Special Olympics USA Energy Carries Into Day 2
Special Olympics USA Team Trials closed on a high note following another full day of training across twelve sports as a group of nearly 240 athletes, coaches, and staff members began preparing for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games in Santiago, Chile.
Following individual and team practice, athletes participated in an interactive Spanish lesson and put a bow on Team Trials in true Special Olympics fashion – with a dance party!
Stay tuned for an official delegation announcement. For now, wish our team safe travels as they head back home after a weekend of celebrating inclusion and each other.
The Perfect Pitch for a Pittsburgh Homecoming
Attending a Special Olympics USA Team Trials is a milestone moment for Special Olympics athletes, and for many, arriving in Pittsburgh meant experiencing the Steel City for the very first time. But for Special Olympics Kentucky athlete Chris Revay, Team Trials felt more like a homecoming.2 Min Read
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
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