Tag Archives: Athens 2011

Sport in its purest form

Posted on August 24, 2011 by

While those of you who are regular readers of this blog are likely very familiar with what Special Olympics is all about, the reality is there are many people across the world who unfortunately are not.  Especially when it comes … Continue reading →

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“I’ve Never Been this Happy in my Whole Life”

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

The following is a guest blog post by Amie Dugan, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Special Olympics Florida: Yesterday, on the last day of competition at the Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011, I watched Florida (USA) … Continue reading →

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We are capable of everything. Everything.

Posted on July 3, 2011 by

Special Olympics World Games are long, hard work for everyone involved to pull off such an amazing event.  For those of us behind the scenes, sometimes you can unfortunately overlook the bigger picture of what Special Olympics is truly all about when you … Continue reading →

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Inspired at Athens 2011 Watching Athletes Achieve Personal Bests

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

Below is a Guest Blog Post by Olympic champion and Special Olympics Board Director Michelle Kwan: What an experience I had this past week at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece! Having trained for two Olympic Games … Continue reading →

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Celebrities and athletes share the power of Unity Sports events

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

We just wrapped a great press conference at Athens 2011 about Unity Sports events.  Unity Sports is a series of exhibition competitions that pair people with and without intellectual disabilities to compete alongside one another on the field of play. … Continue reading →

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Mattel CFO calls Opening Ceremony ‘A thrill’

Posted on June 26, 2011 by

I wanted to share this great post from Special Olympics Board Director and Mattel, Inc. Chief Financial Officer, Kevin M. Farr who was blown away by his experience walking in with Team Sweeden in the Parade of Athletes and asked … Continue reading →

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Hilton partnership announcement photos

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Lots of pictures coming out from all the events going on at Athens 2011. On June 24, Hilton and Special Olympics announced a two-year partnership in which Hilton Worldwide becomes a global partner to our movement contributing 75,000 points and … Continue reading →

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11 Ways you can follow the Games in Athens!

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Kalimera! (Good morning in Greek) It’s unbelievable that today is finally the start of the largest international sporting event in the world this year – the Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011! 7,000 athletes from 180 countries are ready … Continue reading →

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Join Adam in Saying ‘I’m In!’ to Athens 2011!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

Today I traveled to the beautiful Island of Rhodes with my family, fellow Special Olympics International Board Members, Program leaders and Special Olympics fans to take part in the World Games Host Town activities. Delegations from Australia, Canada, Cote d’Ivoire, … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes of Opening Ceremony

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

We wondered down to the Panathinaiko Stadium today to check out how set-up is coming for Saturday’s Opening Ceremony.  Check out some behind the scenes preview shots!

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