Everyone needs a hero. Someone they look up to and strive to be like. A person who defies all odds and is courageous in his attempt to overcome the obstacles in his path.
For many, a hero is someone they know – someone who demonstrates every day what it takes to live in a way that changes others. Special Olympics Meet the heroes A video series featuring Special Olympics athletes being exactly that: champions in their sport and community, who have become champions of the inclusive global movement.
As you dive in Meet the heroesMeet the Special Olympics athletes whose stories come to life on screen.
a witness Michal DolinskiA Slovak MATP The skater, who, under the guidance of his coach, who is also his father, uses the skate chair to participate in the sport.
Meet Brave boysA Namibian A globe Who gave their all for their country at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin.
Watch dedication Cecilia RodriguezA Paraguay Basketball 3×3 The athlete who overcame the exclusion of her past through the love of her sport.
Watch Madison Cyr, A Canadian Alpine skierwho found her footing on the slopes and enjoyed training thanks to her brother’s connection to Special Olympics.
These athletes have become heroes to the people around them and now to the world. They are role models not only for individuals with intellectual disabilities or within the Special Olympics movement, but also for anyone who has been told “no,” “you can’t do it,” “you will never be good enough,” and “you don’t belong.”
Everyone has a place they belong at Special Olympics, with our help Meet the heroes Heroes, everyone can see why. They set out to do what society has always considered impossible and show how dreams can be achieved.
