Nearly 2,700 athletes from 105 nations descended upon the Austrian cities of Schladming, Ramsau and Graz to compete in the Special Olympics World Winter Games, which concluded Friday. The athletes, including nearly 200 from the United States, competed in the sports of skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, figure skating, speed skating, floor hockey and floor ball. But they did more than bring home medals. They showed, on a world stage, the power of acceptance, inclusion and, as the Special Olympics oath states, "being brave in the attempt." Race to the finishIrish eyes are smilingThe cold seatBest foot forwardGame facesQuick on their feetThrow your hands in the airThe support systemA great comebackThe sky is the limitThe grand finale
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