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Team USA Brings Home 44 Golds at the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games
This year, Team USA was represented by 148 athletes at the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games in PyeongChang, Republic of Korea, 88 men and 60 women. Team USA brought home home 44 gold, 35 silver, and 25 bronze medals. Athletes from 111 different countries competed in eight different sports: Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing, Figure Skating, Floor Ball, Floor Hockey, Short Track Speed Skating, Snowboarding, and Snowshoeing. Read more about the kick-off here.
The Special Olympics is the world’s most competitive series of events for athletes with disabilities. These Games were founded in 1968, on the belief that people with disabilities can benefit from sports and that athletes of all abilities should be given the opportunity to achieve their dreams, whether that dream is going for gold or beating a personal best.
Places to Play in New Orleans
The eyes of the world were on the athletic abilities of the Baltimore Ravens and the San Francisco 49ers as they squared off in Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans, but the Louisiana Children’s Museum (LCM) chose to focus on the health and creativity of that city's youngest citizens.
Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Editor's note: This post was originally published on the official blog of Fitness.gov.
Today is National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Each year, this observance provides us with a tremendous opportunity to help get more girls in the game, and make a significant investment in the future of our nation. I am proud to serve as co-chair of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition and sound the alarm about the importance of ensuring equitable physical activity opportunities for all Americans.
Throughout my life, I have been transformed and inspired by sports. Since the first time I tumbled into a gymnasium at six years old to becoming an Olympic gold medalist, I was motivated and excited by the opportunities presented to me as an athlete and a coach. I owe my participation and success in gymnastics (and so much more) to the passage of Title IX of the Education Act of 1972, which has transformed the lives of millions of girls by granting them greater access to participate in sports.
Watch: How the Miami Heat Fuels Up Before a Game
Ever wonder how world class athletes get the energy to perform at their top strength for hours on end? We asked some members of the Miami Heat when they visited the White House last week, and they shared their stay strong secrets: It's all about the pre-game meal. Find out what keeps them moving:
A Healthy Idea for 2013
If a healthier lifestyle is one of your New Year's resolutions for 2013, there is a free tool available that can help you make the most nutritious and active choices for your lifestyle.
Winter Wonderland in the Outdoors
It’s tempting to hibernate during the winter, but cooler months are a great time to get out and try new activities with your family. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
Be Active Your Way
Looking for tips to get active? Take a new quiz for personalized recommendations on getting enough physical activity.
Walk to Better Health
Editor’s Note: This post includes information from More People Walk to Better Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Your Favorite Fall Activities
Looking for fun and easy ways to get your kids moving outdoors this fall? All this week, our followers on Facebook and Twitter shared their favorite games and activities for the autumn season.
Parents all across the country are getting kids moving by hiking, visiting apple orchards and corn mazes, and jumping in leaf piles. We heard about fall sports like football and softball, and activities like hula hooping and hopscotch.
10 Things You Didn't Know About the Paralympics
Editor’s Note: U.S. Paralympics is a division of the United States Olympic Committee.
Did you know that the Paralympic Games are the second largest sporting event in the world, behind the Olympic Games? At the London 2012 Paralympic Games more than 4,200 athletes competed, including 227 Americans, making it the largest Paralympic Games ever! Meet some of the Paralympians who came to the White House, and take a look at our favorite facts about the Paralympic Games:
