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2025 Rewind: Sports Highlights

From international competition to USA Games prep, Unified teams traveling coast to coast, athlete voices being heard, and friendships formed on and off the field, 2025 highlighted how inclusion creates moments bigger than medals.

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The Countdown is On: Team Massachusetts Heads to 2026 USA Games!

Team Massachusetts is officially set for the 2026 USA Games! Athletes, coaches & Unified partners from across the state are ready to represent MA in Minnesota. Meet the full delegation and get inspired!

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At 11 Years Old Talia Is Redefining What It Means to Be a Teammate

At 11 years old, Talia Zizza joined Special Olympics MA as a Unified Partner and built an incredible friendship with athlete India Reynolds. Together, they’ve inspired millions with their determination, inclusion, and joy on and off the tra

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Introducing Content Squad Athlete Leader Radley Theolien

How did Radley Theolien become a soccer phoenam? His road to stardom started at the age of six, when he was taught by his grandfather.

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Introducing Content Squad Athlete Leader Anne DeForge

Anne, a Special Olympics athlete out of Springfield, Massachusetts has had to overcome more obstacles in 35 years than most people do in their entire lives.

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Introducing Content Squad Athlete Leader Erik Sampson

Erik Sampson went to Mount Wachusett Community College, and his favorite sport is hockey. Erik has been a Special Olympics athlete for six years, and is considered a versatile athlete.

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Introducing Content Squad Athlete Leader Amanda Church

Do think you could swim 25 yards while carrying the weight of two metal rods? Special Olympics Massachusetts Hall Fame athlete Amanda Church does just that every time she jumps in the pool.

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How to run the Boston Marathon as a college student

For lifelong athletes, running the Boston Marathon can be seen as a ''bucket list" item. But how can someone run the Marathon if they aren't selected as a Boston Marathon qualifier?

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Unified MLS All-Star Week: Meet the 2022 players from Special Olympics MA

On Monday, August 8th, one Special Olympics MA athlete and Unified partner from the New England Revolution Unified Team will fly to Minnesota to compete in the Special Olympics Unified All-Star Game.

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Larry Crosman brings Special Olympics PA athlete to Boston Marathon

Special Olympics Pennsylvania athlete Ernie Roundtree will be racing in the 125th Boston Marathon. Why? Because it's been a lifelong dream of his.

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Game Changer: Athlete Carl Hanson

Carl Hanson has been competing with Special Olympics Massachusetts for 20 years and he continues to bring overflowing enthusiasm to every event.

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Vincent Pirro

Participating in Special Olympics has given Vincent Pirro the opportunity to be strong and healthy. Now 22 years old, Vincent began competing with Special Olympics at age 9.

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Matt Millett Ran How far in 2024?

Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete, Matt Millett had an incredible year running all over the place while setting personal records in the 5K and 10K distances. He inspired at least one fellow runner maybe he will get you to get after it.

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Re-Winding 2024: A Banner Year for Unified Champion City Schools

Massachusetts Unified Champion Schools celebrated a historic 2024, with national honors for Plymouth North High, Boston's first National Banner Schools, and Lawrence EEC as the state’s first recognized preschool.

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The Curley K-8 Makes History as One of the First BPS Schools to Earn National Banner Status

The Curley K-8 becomes one of the first BPS to earn National Banner status for its commitment to inclusion, leadership, and Unified Champion Schools programming, celebrating with a day of events, performances, and a visit from Derrick White