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Who Are Special Olympics Athletes
A Special Olympics athlete is an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities who is at least 8 years old. According to the standards of Special Olympics International, the athlete must participate in a training program lasting at least 8 weeks for each sport and compete in at least one official competition that includes Olympic-style opening and closing ceremonies and awards, in order to be officially classified as a Special Olympics athlete.