USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Caleb DeMaio
Hometown: McPhersonSport: Golf Caleb DeMaio of McPherson, Kansas, is proud to represent Special Olympics Kansas in golf at the 2026 USA Games. Caleb has been involved with Special Olympics for […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Brady Tanner
Hometown: LawrenceSport: Flag Football Brady Tanner of Lawrence, Kansas, has been a part of Special Olympics for an incredible 37 years, building a lifelong legacy of determination, resilience, and sportsmanship. […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Abbi Griswold
Sport: CornholeHometown: Wichita, Kansas Abbi has been part of Special Olympics since high school and has competed in a wide variety of sports over the years, including bowling, basketball, track […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Vin Byfield
Sport: BowlingHometown: Salina Meet Vin Byfield, a proud representative of Special Olympics Kansas from Salina, who will compete in Bowling at the 2026 USA Games. Vin has been involved with […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Trista Peterson
Sport: GolfHometown: Seneca, KS Trista Peterson has been a dedicated athlete with Special Olympics Kansas since she was 8 years old. Over the years, she’s competed in track, swimming, alpine […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Nancy Misasi
Hometown: Arkansas CitySport: Golf Nancy Misasi has been a dedicated Special Olympics athlete for nearly 20 years, competing in a wide range of sports including basketball, cheerleading, track and field, […]
2025 Hall of Fame Inductee: Terri Kitch
For more than two decades, Terri Kitch has proudly represented the Mosaic Pittsburg program, competing in track and field, bowling, cornhole, bocce, basketball, and Senior Unified events. Terri is the […]
2025 Hall of Fame Inductee: Shirley Strange
Shirley, has been a vibrant part of the Wichita Independents team for decades, and her presence at Special Olympics Kansas events is impossible to miss. Now in her 80s, Shirley […]
2025 Hall of Fame Inductee: Gary May
Meet Gary May, one of the pioneers of Special Olympics Kansas and a beloved athlete whose impact continues to be felt across the state. For 30 years, Gary represented Topeka […]
2025 Hall of Fame Inductee: Beulah “Bootsie” Batalia
This Hall of Fame inductee proves that age is no barrier to pure joy in competition. At 87 years old, Beulah “Bootsie” Batalia continues to inspire everyone around her as […]
