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USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Sibling Duo Tyrone And La Shanda Share a Momentous Occasion

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By Terrionna Brockman  Tyrone Garrett is a track and field athlete from Pomona, California, and now lives with his older sister and USA Games head coach, La Shanda Shipp in Rancho Cucamonga. They are both headed to the Games in Orlando, Florida, and get to share this momentous occasion with one another.  Prior to joining […]

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2022 USA Games Wrap Up

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A total of 63 Special Olympics Southern California athletes and delegation members represented Team SOSC at the Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida from June 5 to June 12. It was an amazing week on the national stage, complete with determination, inspiration, and endless smiles. Team SOSC came home with 15 gold medals, 16

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USA Games Athlete Spotlight: MacKenzie Willis Is a Fierce Competitor

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By Quyen Nguyen  MacKenzie Willis is from Walnut, California and she is an incredible athlete that has the heart of a competitor. She joined Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) at the age of 10 and this is her first time competing at the USA Games! MacKenzie will be competing against other athletes on the track!

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Phase 3 of Return to Activity Begins June 1

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Special Olympics Southern California is pleased to announce that as of June 1, we will begin Phase 3 of our Sports & Programs Return to Activity Plan.   The exact start date of Phase 3 activity for your program or team will be decided by coaches in coordination with the local SOSC office.  Please contact your

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USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Corey Martin Has the Will to Win

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By Terrionna Brockman  Antelope Valley athlete, Corey Martin gets to check two new experiences off his bucket list. He will be competing at USA Games and traveling to Orlando, Florida for the first time! He shares his enthusiasm about connecting with teammates and representing Southern California in athletics competitions. When his coach informed him that

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USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Karen Cruz Has the Confidence of a Champion

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By Terrionna Brockman  East San Gabriel Valley track and field athlete, Karen Cruz is anticipating USA Games in Orlando, Florida. She has been training for over seven years with Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) for the chance to be recognized for such a monumental athletics competition and the time has finally come.   When Karen received

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USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Track And Field Star, Timothy Woodall Prepared To Compete

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By Quyen Nguyen Timothy Woodall is a dedicated athlete who strives to be on the podium every chance he gets. He is from Long Beach, California, and is currently preparing for USA Games. The track and field star is confident in his skills and wears his accomplishments proudly. Joining Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) gave

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Phase 2 of Return to Activity Begins April 11

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More Sports. More Athletes. More Fun. Special Olympics Southern California is pleased to announce that as of April 11, we will move to Phase 2 of our Sports & Programs Return to Activity Plan. The exact start date of Phase 2 activity for your program or team will be decided by coaches in coordination with the

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Michael & Russ Evans on the Rewards of Sports & Employment

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By Emily Moore Born in Petaluma California, Michael got involved with Special Olympics Southern California at the age of 5 when he was carried by a postal worker in what was then called the Post Office Torch Run (now the Law Enforcement Torch Run).   Michael Evans is a 36-year-old Special Olympics Southern California athlete who

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Colbert Williams: A Fierce Competitor and Passionate Vons Employee

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By Rachel Bialkin Since 1988, Colbert Williams has been a passionate athlete and fierce competitor with Special Olympics Southern California. Colbert has participated in sports such as basketball, skiing, volleyball, swimming, track & field, and speed skating. His favorite sport to play is floor hockey! Colbert loves to participate in each sport because it keeps

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