Special Olympics

American  

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.

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Other Word Forms

• Special Olympian
  noun

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Special Olympics

General aviation aircraft also provide volunteer support and critical flights for disaster relief, medical care, veterans’ needs and to the Special Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

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

From Salon ● Apr. 2, 2025

The Special Olympics GB helped Lloyd secure a place in the marathon, and he is also a gymnast and footballer with the organisation.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2024

Erskine and his wife, Betty, later established a nonprofit to raise money for the Special Olympics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2024

He was long involved with Special Olympics in Indiana and the Carl and Betty Erskine Society raises money for the organization.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024