Video: Collections: USA Special Olympics 2006
In the summer of 2006, more than 3,000 athletes from all 50 states came to Ames, Iowa, for the first Special Olympics USA National Games. In honor of this momentous event, Iowa Public Television captured the stories of the competitors, coaches, volunteers and families who came together for this history-making six-day competition.
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Nate Tanderup (Weight Lifting)
Nate Tanderup competed in weight lifting at the 2006 USA Special Olympics. 02:42
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Kim Frey (Bowling)
Kim Frey competed in bowling at the 2006 USA Special Olympics. 01:36
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Merle Cooney (Softball)
Merle Cooney, as profiled by Frederica Freyberg of Wisconsin Public Television. 03:48
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Kip and Tyson Neubauer (Volleyball / Basketball)
Kip and Tyson Neubauer, as profiled by Judy Blank of Iowa Public Television. 04:36
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Wade and Heather Wintermeyer (Volleyball / Basketball)
Wade and Heather Wintermeyer are from Jamestown, North Dakota, where Wade is a cook, and Heather is a hostess at the local Perkins Restaurant. They have been married for three years. At the National... 04:46
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Matt Jacobson (Swimming)
Matt Jacobson, as profiled by Jennifer Matoney of South Dakota Public Broadcasting. 04:51
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