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F1 driver Zhou Guanyu becomes Special Olympics Global Ambassador

Washington, D.C. 14 July 2023 – F1 racing driver Zhou Guanyu has pledged his support to creating more sporting opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) by becoming a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics. Born in Shanghai, China, but based in Great Britain, 24-year-old Guanyu is the first driver from China to become a Grand Prix starter after making his debut for Alfa Romeo in 2022, having previously raced in F4, F3 and F2.
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TUNE IN! Special Olympics Florida on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumble

A segment featuring the Special Olympics Florida triathlon training team will premiere on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumble—on TUESDAY, JULY 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT). The series debuts on HBO and is available to stream on Max. Mary Corillo, who served as the correspondent on the piece, was moved by and enjoyed her time with the athletes, their families and coaches.
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FIVB and Special Olympics Join Forces to Promote Volleyball Worldwide

The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
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Special Olympics and Laureus Partnership Announcement

Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver and Laureus ambassador Edwin Moses (Olympic track and field legend) discuss the history of the two organizations leading up to their 2023 partnership to support the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.

Radicalmedia Partners with Dale Moss & Special Olympics on ‘The Best Of Us: Extraordinary Champions’ Docuseries Following Athletes’ Journeys to 2023 Berlin World Games

The former NFL Wide Receiver and Special Olympics Global Ambassador is developing and producing the uplifting project with RadicalMedia, the Academy award-winning creative production company.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio: Mack Hollins (Season 5, Episode 2)

Download the transcriptOn this week’s episode of the Inclusion Revolution Radio, podcast host Novie Craven welcomed Special Olympics Champion Ambassador and Las Vegas Raiders Wide Receiver, Mack Hollins. Tune in to hear Mack discuss the highlights of his journey in the NFL, how his series “Fast Fact Friday” started, and why working with Special Olympics to promote inclusion is so important to him.Podcast • Read more about Mack HollinsGet this podcast on: Apple Podcasts • Google Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music/Audible • iHeart • PodBean

Special Olympics Champion Ambassador Mack Hollins Joins the Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast

Inclusion Revolution Radio host Novie Craven welcomed Special Olympics Champion Ambassador Mack Hollins to the podcast for this week’s episode.
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Chris Nikic Completes 2022 IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii

Earlier this morning in Hawaii, Chris completed his second IRONMAN competition and beat his previous record with a time of 16 hours and 31 minutes.
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