USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Seth Spainhour
Hometown: McPhersonSport: Powerlifting Seth Spainhour has been involved with Special Olympics for nearly 10 years, dedicating himself to the sport of powerlifting. Through Special Olympics, Seth has built a more […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Luke Pratt
Sport: Track & FieldHometown: Manhattan, Kansas Luke Pratt has been part of Special Olympics Kansas for more than 10 years, building a lifelong love for competition, teamwork, and staying active. […]
Special Olympics Kansas Delegates Heads to Capitol Hill to Champion Inclusion and Critical Funding
More than 250 Special Olympics athletes, organization leaders, Unified Sports® partners, and family members from across the United States and the District of Columbia will unite in Washington, D.C., February […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Gentry Scheid
Hometown: TopekaSport: Soccer Gentry Scheid has been part of Special Olympics Kansas for about three years, and his story is one of perseverance, teamwork, and a genuine love for sports. […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Justin Hostetter
Hometown: MissionSport: Cornhole A Special Olympics athlete for the past four years, Justin has competed in basketball, bowling, bocce, and softball, and remains actively involved beyond competition as a member […]
USA Games Athlete Highlight: Hope Baker
Hometown: PittsburgSport: Powerlifting Hope Baker is headed to the Special Olympics USA Games this year, and she’s bringing strength, heart, and confidence with her. A Special Olympics athlete for more […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Colin Hughes
Hometown: LawrenceSport: Flag Football Colin Hughes is headed to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota—fulfilling a dream more than two decades in the making. Colin has been a […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Tyler Tolleson
Hometown: TopekaSport: Golf Tyler Tolleson of Topeka, Kansas, is heading to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games with determination, heart, and a deep love for competition. A Special Olympics athlete […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Cameron Juencke
Hometown: TopekaSport: Flag Football Cameron Juencke has been part of the Special Olympics family since 2016, and his journey is a powerful example of growth, confidence, and community. He began […]
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 […]
