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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun plural A program of competitive sports events fashioned after the Olympic Games and intended for mentally challenged athletes.
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- proper noun A sports competition held every two years for people who have mental retardation.
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- noun an athletic contest modeled after the Olympic Games but intended for mentally or physically handicapped persons
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And I know, because of conversations I've had with the president, about Special Olympics, since I'm the international coach of Special Olympics, I know where his heart is at.
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We decided to focus on just United Way and Special Olympics on the charity side, but knew we needed to find another way to make this business work.
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She and her husband had five children: Robert Sargent Shriver III; Maria; Timothy, the current chairman of Special Olympics; Mark; and Anthony.
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