Special Olympics

plural noun

1. 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.

Other Word Forms

• Special Olympian noun

Example Sentences

"Jenkins just put your project and Special Olympics funding on the veto list," Fine wrote to West Melbourne City Councilman John Dittmore.

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She also said there was "a really good conversation" to be had around the Special Olympics for people with intellectual disabilities.

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There’s also more than $4 billion nationally to help individuals with disabilities become gainfully employed and $36 million for the Special Olympics.

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Lloyd's cross-continental marathon journey began at a young age, as an avid enjoyer of many sports including running, gymnastics and playing football for Special Olympics clubs.

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They participated in a football clinic with Special Olympics Michigan athletes on a cold, blustery morning in a ballpark that used to be the site of old Tigers Stadium.

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