Special Olympian
Intellectually disabled competitor
A Special Olympian is an athlete who competes in the Special Olympics, an international organization providing sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities.
The term is respectful and celebratory: She's a Special Olympian who's won three gold medals in swimming.
Sometimes used loosely or disparagingly to mock someone's intelligence—a usage considered offensive.
Sports competitor
- medalMetal honor token
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- goldElement seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
bronze · torch · games · event · qualifying · ceremony · teamwork · sportsmanship
Firmness of purpose
- courageFortitude facing danger
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose
commitment · overcoming · strength · fortitude · endurance · tenacity · willpower · patience
Consent to receive
- diversityState of varied elements
- equalitySame status for all
- accessibilityEase of approach
- communityCollective of connected people
respect · participation · support · unified · belonging · empowerment · awareness · integration
Exceptionally brave and noble
- upliftingEmotionally encouraging
- heartwarmingEvoking tender positive feelings
- motivationalEncouraging effort or ambition
- admirableDeserving high regard
exemplary · encouragement · hopeful · aspiration · empowering · bravery · pride · joy
Defeating an opponent
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- recordPreserved account or achievement
- personal-bestOne's highest recorded achievement
milestone · accomplishment · recognition · honor · distinction · excellence · pride · glory
athlete
Sports competitor
silver · bronze · torch · games · event · qualifying · ceremony · teamwork · sportsmanship · boccia
determination
Firmness of purpose
- courageFortitude facing danger
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
dedication · commitment · overcoming · strength · fortitude · endurance · tenacity · willpower · patience · steadfastness
acceptance
Consent to receive
- diversityState of varied elements
- equalitySame status for all
- accessibilityEase of approach
community · respect · participation · support · unified · belonging · empowerment · awareness · integration · solidarity
heroic
Exceptionally brave and noble
- upliftingEmotionally encouraging
- heartwarmingEvoking tender positive feelings
- motivationalEncouraging effort or ambition
admirable · exemplary · encouragement · hopeful · aspiration · empowering · bravery · pride · joy · transformation
victory
Defeating an opponent
- triumphResounding, celebrated victory
- championTop competitor, or advocate
- recordPreserved account or achievement
personal-best · milestone · accomplishment · recognition · honor · distinction · excellence · pride · glory · title
special, specially, specialty, speciality, specialize, specialization, specialized, specializing, specialist