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Special Olympics Athlete, Aquatics
Age: 20, Hometown: Menomonee Falls
"[Special Olympics] has built my self esteem and I get to meet lots of new friends, and it gives me the chance to compete in many sports which makes me happy."
Read more about Rebecca
Special Olympics Athlete, Athletics
Age: 17, Hometown: Burlington
"[Special Olympics] has given me the opportunity to be involved in sports and be recognized, and it makes me feel great that I can do what all other kids do."
Read more about Christopher.
Special Olympics Coach, Athletics
Hometown: Tomahawk
Special Olympics Coach, Athletics
Hometown: Nekoosa
Special Olympics Team USA Head Athletics Coach
Hometown: Neilsville
Special Olympics Wisconsin also helps comprise Team USA at International Special
Olympics competitions and follows competition rules sanctioned by the International
Olympic Committee.
The 2011 World Summer Games will take place in Athens, Greece June 25 - July 4th.
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After two weeks of competition at the most spectacular sporting event this year – the Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011 - Special Olympics Wisconsin's (SOWI) two qualifying athletes have returned home with medals swinging from their necks and a handful of ribbons. Read more
For daily updates from Team USA, visit the Team USA Journal
6/28/2011
Special Olympics has been monitoring the General Strikes in Athens, Greece that have been scheduled for Tuesday 28 June and Wednesday 29 June. While there have been frequent protests in Greece due to economic and political issues, the majority of the protests thus far have been peaceful and there have been very few violent outbreaks with these protests. As usual, international media has honed in on the isolated incidences of violence in the images they are portraying. We have worked closely with the GOC and local authorities to make sure safety measures are in place for all athletes and guests of the World Games. The protests have been happening in a part of the city that is not near sports and competition venues, athlete housing or the majority of guests, staff and family housing
6/22/2011
The second day of Host Town brought incredible views of the island of Rodos, which is Greece’s largest island. Wisconsin’s athletes and coaches began the day training in their sports, both at a venue up against the sea coast line. Today’s breeze was spectacular, so the heat was easier to experience. Read more
6/21/2011
After a short night of sleep (following a short night of sleep on the airplane with a time change), Team USA’s Wisconsin athletes, Chris and Rebecca, joined the more than 312 other athletes and 125 coaches and staff from Team USA to spend their first night in Rhodes, Greece, a beautiful southern island, for the Host Town Program. Read more
6/21/2011
ESPN will cover the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece Opening Ceremony June 25-July 4th. The Opening Ceremonies will be carried live on ESPN.com on Saturday, June 25th from 12 - 3 p.m. (CST). The Closing ceremonies will be carried live on ESPN.com on Monday, July 4th from 12 - 3 p.m. (CST)
ESPN will also feature coverage during the games at http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife
6/20/2011
Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes Rebecca Stelpflug and Christopher Mark were recently featured on a state-wide broadcast during FS Wisconsin's Brewers coverage.
View the video online
6/19/2011
After a successful send-off press conference at the Wyndham Milwaukee Airport Hotel on Saturday morning, Team USA-Wisconsin was one of the last state's to arrive safely in Baltimore Saturday evening. Read more
6/15/2011
After months and months of preparation, practice, and patience, the 2011 World Summer Games is in plain sight, as SOWI athletes Rebecca Stelpflug and Christopher Mark will board a plane to Greece this coming weekend accompanied by SOWI and Team USA coaches Bonnie Kahn, Deb Moore-Gruenloh, and Steve Muerett. Read more
6/15/2011
On Thursday, June 9th, the Flame of Hope™ was lit during the formal torch lighting ceremony of the Special Olympics World Summer Games Athens 2011, launching the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) Final Leg that precedes the World Summer Games, beginning June 25th. Read more
3/23/2011
As Special Olympics programs around the world prepare for the largest and most inspiring sporting event of 2011, in just 100 days, two Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes and three coaches will be making the trip to Athens, Greece for Special Olympics World Summer Games 2011. In order to prepare for global competition, they will join Special Olympics Team USA at San Diego State University and nearby venues for a training camp March 27-31. Read more
10/28/2010
Two athletes and three coaches will represent Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) at the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece to be held June 25-July 4, 2011. Team USA includes athletes and coaches from all 50 states and 185 countries.
Menomonee Falls athlete Rebecca Stelpflug, 20, will compete in swimming and Burlington athlete Christopher Mark, 17, will compete in track and field. The three athletics (track and field) coaches who will represent Special Olympics Wisconsin are Bonnie Kahn of Towahawk, Deb Moore Gruenloh of Nekoosa and Steve Meurett of Neillsville Read more
3/30/2011
Thorp athlete Carolyn Voelker was recently selected to represent Wisconsin in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as a Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) Final Leg Runner for the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece. She is one of ten athletes selected worldwide for the Final Leg and one of three from the United States. Read more
2/14/2011
Milwaukee Police Officer Kathy Schult was recently selected to represent Wisconsin in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity as a Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) Final Leg Runner for the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece. This summer, the Final Leg will travel every corner of Greece, as well as to Cyprus, Egypt and Turkey promoting ability, acceptance and inclusion as Guardians of the Flame®. Officer Schult's three-week journey will begin June 9th with the Flame Lighting Ceremony and conclude on June 25th at the Opening Ceremonies, both in Athens. Read more
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info@specialolympicswisconsin.org
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