Special Olympics Kentucky athlete Lee Dockins is featured as part of a Smithsonian Exhibit that commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics.
The Birthday Bash
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics with us at the Birthday Bash on Saturday, August 25 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville. There will be food, drinks, live music and lots of fun!
2018 Team Kentucky USA Games Recap
Team Kentucky captured a record 50 medals, including 20 gold, at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle. The medal rush was led by many first-time US Games participants.
2018 Burgers and Bikes
The 19th annual Burgers and Bikes event benefiting Special Olympics Kentucky will be held Sunday, Sept. 17, at Man O’War Harley-Davidson.
2018 Team Kentucky Results
Kentucky Athletes Earn Record 50 Medals at 2018 USA Games in Seattle Artistic Gymnastics Athlete Event Score Result Danielle Blakeney All-Around 62.70 Bronze Level 3 Floor Exercise 16.85 4th Vault 12.89 6th Uneven Bars 18.15 Silver Balance Beam 16.16 4th Tonya Cornett All-Around 73.10 Gold Level 2 Floor Exercise 18.25 Gold Vault 19.15 Gold Uneven …
Churchill Downs to “Light Up for Inclusion” July 20
The famous spires of Churchill Downs will “Light Up for Inclusion” and glow red on July 20 as part of a global show of unity celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics.
Today at the USA Games – July 6
Four Kentucky athletes were involved in competition on the final day of the Games, and all set new personal bests on their way to a medal.
Today at the USA Games – July 5
Team Kentucky racked up medals as the Games begin to wind down, including medals in basketball, flag football, swimming and gymnastics.
Today at the USA Games – July 4
Hale Wins First Swimming Gold, Thompsons Earn Historic Bocce Medal Louisville swimmer Justin Hale became the first Kentucky swimmer at these USA Games to win gold when he topped his division of the 100-meter freestyle today. Hale finished in a personal best time of 1:20.44. and was nearly 10 seconds faster than silver medalist Jackson Mayor …
Today at the USA Games – July 3
All five Kentucky gymnasts earned medals in their first opportunity at the Games – three of them gold. Joseph Ramirez became the first Kentucky double gold medalist and one Kentucky golfer shot a hole in one.