USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Ethan Folks
Hometown: Eudora, KansasSport: Swimming Ethan Folks is headed to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games to compete in swimming and he’s ready to make waves. A Special Olympics Kansas athlete […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Victoria VanAlstine
Sport: SwimmingHometown: Lawrence, KansasTeam: Special Olympics Kansas Meet Victoria VanAlstine, a multi-talented athlete from Lawrence who is turning her lifelong dream into reality by competing in Swimming at the 2026 […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Chris Barnes
Sport: CornholeHometown: Wichita, Kansas Meet Chris Barnes, a multi-sport athlete from Wichita, proudly representing Kansas in Cornhole at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games! Chris has been involved with Special […]
USA Game Athlete Spotlight: Brent Murray
Hometown: Hays, KansasSport: Athletics (Basketball) Brent Murray is ready to hit the court and represent Special Olympics Kansas in basketball at the 2026 USA Games! A proud athlete from Hays, […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Brandi Fogg
Hometown: Haysville, KansasSport: Golf Meet Brandi, a powerhouse from Haysville, Kansas, proudly representing Team Kansas in golf at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games! Brandi has been a Special Olympics […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Rebecca Shepherd
Hometown: Haysville, KansasSport: Athletics (Track & Field) Meet Becca Shepherd, a passionate and accomplished Special Olympics Kansas athlete who will represent the Sunflower State at the 2026 USA Games in […]
USA Games Athlete Spotlight: Kiel Miller
Hometown: Wichita, KansasSport: TennisUSA Games 2026 – Representing Team Kansas! Meet Kiel Miller (pronounced Kyle), a proud and passionate Special Olympics Kansas athlete headed to the 2026 USA Games in […]
LETR Spotlight: Remembering Walt
The Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics community mourns the loss of a pioneer.Original Torch Runner Walt Kuykendall passed away on February 28, 2025. Walt was adedicated advocate for […]
Athlete Spotlight: Chad
Chad has been a dedicated athlete with Special Olympics Kansas since his high school days. His passion for sports is evident through his involvement in basketball, bowling, and cornhole. Among […]
Kansas Athletes Shine at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025
Athletes from Bonner Springs, Frankfort, Lawrence, Prairie Village, and Topeka compete in Italy TURIN, ITALY – 15 MARCH 2025 – Five outstanding athletes from Kansas showcased their talents on the […]
