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Special Olympian

  • a word derived from Special Olympics.
    Special Olympics
    plural noun
    an international program of fitness and athletic competition for children and adults who have mental and often physical disabilities, founded in 1968 and featuring events and quadrennial games modeled on those of the Olympics as well as regional and national competitions.

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He made friends and competed as a Special Olympian in baseball, bowling and basketball — “my three favorite sports,” he said.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2023

My son, a special needs Special Olympian, cannot catch covid.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2022

Amy Bockerstette, a Special Olympian in Arizona, was given the chance to play a practice-round hole with Gary Woodland at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.

From Golf Digest ● Dec. 16, 2019

She was introduced by Special Olympian Tim Harris, who owns a restaurant in New Mexico that he said serves "breakfast, lunch and hugs!"

From US News ● Jul. 26, 2015

Special Olympian Michael Reed has been featured on commemorative Wheaties boxes.

From Washington Times ● Jun. 14, 2014

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