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Special Olympics





How the Special Olympics were born

Canadian educator Frank Hayden pioneered the movement that’s brought fitness, competition and fun to athletes for 50 years

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Summer Games to have a homey feel

Tight-knit Antigonish, N.S., called the ‘ideal setting,’ blends East Coast hospitality with a compact layout of sports venues and accommodations

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Celebrity athletes reminded of the true spirit of sport

Sports figures who champion the Special Olympics are touched by ‘the joy, the fun, the community’ they see among competitors

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Star swimmer has family and friends in his lane

Alberta teen has won countless medals in the pool but the glory is shared by those in his support circle

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A Games pioneer, a leading light in research

Through ground-breaking studies, Frank Hayden overturned the belief that intellectual disabilities were a barrier to participating in sports

‘This lonely little girl’ comes out of her shell

Multisport athlete Katie Xu experiences the transformative power of sport

Volunteers get as much out of the sports as the athletes

Parents and coaches among those lending their time to ensure the games go on

Athlete finds his voice both on and off the field

Track and soccer medalist Mark Peddle has grown through sport to become a commanding speaker

Mentor program makes soccer even more of a beautiful game

Athletes with and without intellectual disabilities take to the pitch together to enjoy the spirit of sport

Law enforcement officers trade police boots for running shoes

Over 30 years, their torch run program has developed into the biggest fundraiser for Special Olympics

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