A night that will be remembered by all who were in attendance

Team Vermont is among the first USA National Games competitors to leave Lincoln.

Volunteering as a family and making a difference

Fred Coleman of Wyoming competed in the power lifting events during the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games

Stories and highlights from the afternoon powerlifting session on Thursday, July 25.

South Dakota twins win bronze

Enthusiasm felt throughout closing ceremonies

Basketball athletes receive medals

Pictures from the last day of soccer competition.

North Dakota powerlifter Ben Wahlstrand uses fan support to drive him to gold

Missouri flag football team celebrates its win on Thursday.

The tennis competition ended Thursday at Abbott Sports Complex.

Darrious Roberts sings the national anthem before his game.

The track officials enjoy athletes’ spirit.

Team Delaware’s David Hill blew away spectators.

Evans steals show at flag football competition.

Competition peaks with championships and pride at stake.

The Arizona Unified Flag Football Team members stay together to play together.

Volleyball player Sam Huffman jumps high during a game

Power lifter Timmareo Woods wows the crowd.

Albert Laird and Kevin Paradis from Vermont were excited after winning their medals in bocce ball competition.

Fans get excited for track and field.

Arizona athlete Mark Ward celebrates after jump.

Team Virginia faced Team Texas in tennis singles.

Tennis teammates celebrate point in doubles match.

Tennis teammates look to return the play during doubles match.

Basketball competition Thursday morning at Lincoln Southeast High School set some teams up to compete for gold medals on Friday.

Nebraska first lady Sally Ganem speaks at Pershing Center on Thursday evening

Jorin Larsen and Kevin Griffen strategize during their unified flag football game.

Volunteer helps the tennis athletes.

Athletes and coaches have been exchanging pins from their home states this week as a way to meet new people.

The Texas Unified Volleyball Team inspires growth among athletes.

TD AMERITRADE shows support for the Games

Josh Johnson of South Dakota with his first Special Olympics gold medal.

Volunteers travel from all over the country to help with the games.

Football athletes support bocce ball.

Runza provides food and beverages to Special Olympics participants.

Ben Read takes a big swing during a match Thursday.

Decorated vehicles showcase messages of support.

Volleyball games continue at the Abbott Sports Complex.

Robert Novicki prepares to return a serve.

Volunteer asks for Kansas tennis player’s autograph.

Ohio athlete Michael Davis faces Nebraska opponent.

Athlete Josh Fry raises his tennis racket after his victory.

Nebraska tennis athlete Alina Moser celebrates a win with her coaches

Runners compete in 200-meter finals.

Pepsi and Sam’s Club present checks to the Special Olympics.

The short races had crowds cheering loud Thursday morning at the Bob Devaney natatorium.

The 2010 USA National Games rhythmic gymnastics awards ceremony brought smiles and cheers.

Rhythmic gymnasts earn medals.

Bocce fans, athletes, and coaches show their support during doubles competition.

Competition heats up as track and field continues.

Mahoney Golf Course and the City of Lincoln have been preparing for years for the USA National Games.

The 2010 Games have had the largest number of volunteers.

Photos from the power lifting medal ceremony on 7/20/10

Scott Rohrer, 21, swings for the green at Highlands Golf Course Wednesday morning.

Michigan swimmer poses beside her coach at the Devaney Center in Lincoln.

The USA National Special Olympics presents a quilt commemorating the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games to the International Quilt Study Center & Museum.

Power lifter Nick Watterson has inspired his family.

Nebraska Red and Nebraska White pose for a group picture after playing each other.

Bryan LGH nurses Bobbi Clinch and Sharon Harms donate their time and skills.

Fans of all kind show their support for flag football

From the preliminaries yesterday to the finals today, track and field heats up.

Gail Braxton waves to the games documentation team Wednesday.

On the final day of the golf competitions, Team Minnesota stopped to strike a pose by the golf cart.

Missouri remains undefeated

Courts heat up as competition gets tough for tennis players.

Teams from all over the nation decorated quilt blocks.

The power lifting athletes compete for their personal bests.

Nebraska 200m runner pushes past the finish line.

Tennessee runner takes a strong lead in 200m run

The morning races are already underway, and the first medal event will take place Wednesday afternoon.

Team Nebraska Red narrowly defeated Team Nebraska Black 24 to 23.

Tim Shriver and Amanda Freed visit softball athletes.

Only gymnast competing in level four impresses the judges.

Performers entertain through dance.

Special Olympics CEOs meet for breakfast during the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games.

Softball continues with a clinic hosted by Amanda Freed and Frank Kolarek.

Power lifters receive their awards on Monday at the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games.

Former NFL football players and current Nebraska Huskers coach and play with Special Olympians.

Twins bring inspiration to the volleyball court.

“You volunteer one time and you’re in it for life.” Special Olympics president and COO Brady Lum meets with UNL public relations students.

Fred Tenorio, a power lifter from Wyoming, competes in the heavyweight division.

Photos from the soccer competition at Abbott Sports Complex.

New Mexico gymnast performs hoop routine

Iowa gymnast holds steady on hula hoop

Rhythmic Gymnastics at the Coliseum

Athletes say the tradition of trading pins helps make new friends, meet new people.

See pictures of your state from the Opening Ceremony.

Competition heats up

A volunteer overlooks and supports the golfers in the individual skills section.

Track and field competition continues.

Games’ Street Team on the lookout for super fans

Dominique Dotson watches on as goalie during a soccer game.

Amanda Freed, a USA softball player, helped conduct clinic

Harlan and Dorothy Selken show support by wearing matching t-shirts

Rhythmic Gymnastics athlete performs her routine.

Athletes compete in the first annual Special Olympics National All Star game.

The real matches begin.

Afternoon session under way for powerlifting at the 2010 USA National Games