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

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

80 year old Leonard “Spike” Bauroth is thankful for the opportunity to work with Special Olympics.

Athletes and fans share an exciting and spirited ceremony

Opening Eyes optometrist share what it is like to work with the athletes.

KFRX street team highlighting fans, volunteers and athletes.

Pictures of the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games

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

Colorado tennis coach Vicky Matarazzo shares how being involved with Special Olympic athletes has changed her life.

Darrius Roberts of Missouri Green proudly sings national anthem before their last game on Friday, July 23, 2010.

Team Florida plays another exhibition match against local high school players.

Video from Friday’s Rhythmic Gymnastics Sport Experience demonstration.

Team Oregon scores its first goal in the final day. Click to read more.

Volleyball competition comes to an end and everyone is a winner.

Live coverage of the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games closing ceremonies

Volunteers receive praise for their contributions.

Bocce competition wraps up at Cook Pavilion

Circle of Friendship tradition continues with a moment to say goodbye and thanks.

Missouri team completes a perfect season.

First-year event proves to be competitive.

Team Florida finds new competition from local high school players.

For Texas athletes friendships made during the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games mean the most.

From the smallest city in the country’s smallest state.

Nebraska track runner competes in national games just more than a month after father’s motorcycle accident.

Sandra Boggs speaks on how she feels about coaching a unified team.

When an athlete falls ill, the medical support staff in Lincoln springs into action.

An Oklahoma athlete, Jordan Robertson, brought his family, friends and six teachers with him to the Special Olympics.

Volunteers helped with all aspects of the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games.

Carla and Marla West are twin sisters and exceptional bowlers

video from Thursday, July 22 Young Athletes demonstration.

Fans play a huge role in the Special Olympics.

Lani DeMello continues to inspire athletes, family, and friends.

The mother of two brothers on Team Missouri Green leads the cheers for her boys and their teammates.

Kyle Russell has battled brain tumors all his life, but today he won bronze.

Gregory Blankman has a monumental day at power lifting competition.

Nicholas Vandenburgh gains support in 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games

Vermont athlete Herb Gringrich is facing stage four cancer. But despite everything working against him, Gringrich won a gold medal today.

Unified teams forge strong bonds.

Special Olympics USA National Games award golf medals.

Lindsey Moore and Meghin Williams show their support of Special Olympics.

West Virginia fans rode their Harley-Davidson motorcycles more than 1,000 miles to support their athletes.

A 12-year-old is the youngest athlete at the bocce venue.

The only two female flag football players in the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games find a place on the field.

The Georgia Special Olympics softball team works together to compete as one.

Texas golfer Cole Wells, 19, earned a gold medal in Level 1 golf competition Wednesday morning.

Missouri remains undefeated

The women’s basketball game was decided in the last 12 seconds.

The Special Olymipcs Officials’ Program for Athletes (SOOPA) helped Colter achieve his dream.

Moriah Jones is a rhythmic gymnast from Michigan.

Nebraska Football Academy holds clinic

Meet rhythmic gymnast Sara Abbott and her family as they talk about her ‘amazing’ life story.

Scott Rohrer, 21, shot a 71 at Highlands Golf Course Monday to set a new international Special Olympics record.

Assistant awards manager Dixie Trevarthen shares her thoughts about what many athletes consider the culmination of the Special Olympics experience. (Photos from bocce award ceremony)

Rhode Island athlete Maggie Sebastian doesn’t let her age or level of experience hold her back at the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games.

Albert competed in the 100-meter wheelchair race and softball throw.

Union Pacific’s Barbara Mainwaring discusses the company’s sponsorship of Special Olympics Torch Run, Team Southern California.

Team Missouri’s Andy Martinez, 26, from Kansas City, Mo., holds golf close to his heart.

Amanda Freed and Frank Kolarek worked to enhance the athletes’ abilities

Indiana athlete competes in games for 32 years

Romeo Ayalin of Team Arizona takes part in the power lifting competition.

Marcos and Humberto Tapia are brothers and unified soccer teammates for Nebraska.

Promo spot for the Games.

Special Olympics athlete Rex Young becomes a major character at the bocce venue.

Twins surprised by family.

Clipped Wings, an organization of former flight stewardesses, first volunteered for Special Olympics in South Bend, Ind.

Former American Idol contestant Michael Sarver hands out medals to powerlifting champions at the 2010 Special Olympics USA National games.

Chan Graves moves on in Men’s 100m Freestyle competition.

Highlights from the Tuesday morning powerlifting session.

The volleyball competition at the Abbott Sports Complex starts.

UNL volleyball players and USA Olympian work with athletes throughout the day.

Brian Whitcomb, honorary president of the PGA of America, offers a proclamation of support to the USA National Special Olympics at Pershing Auditorium in Lincoln, Neb.

Competition begins July 19 with the 10,000 meter run.

Kolan McConiughey challenges president after negative comment

Carolyn Nagg talks about her son and being a fan

While visiting the rhythmic gymnastic games, Brooklyn Decker talks about the importance of the Special Olympics and recaps opening ceremonies.

The only female player on SC unified basketball team

Linda Zelms, Team Ohio golf coach, reflects on her involvement in the Special Olympics.

Eric Safarz, 38, represents team Ohio in golf at the USA National Games.

Conor Coleman, 18, of Denver Colo., his mother and coach share their experience in getting to the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games.

MAD DADS give away over 100 bikes in Lincoln.

Nebraska funding impacts Tennessee and New Jersey

Florida soccer player Jessie Fusilier has fans from Texas: his grandparents.

The Young Athletes program links children eight years old and younger to the Special Olympics organization.

Andy Roddick tennis clinic at the Ethel S. Abbott Sports Complex

The basketball team unites behind the common goal of victory.

A bocce official explains the rules.

The crowd was standing room only as aquatics teams from around the country competed at Bob Devaney’s natatorium.

The Special Olympics athletes received their first taste of the competition on Sunday.

A South Carolina soccer team with athletes containing hearing impairment are competing this week in the 2010 Special Olympic USA National games

Athletes and officials speak at the opening press conference for the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games.

Va. athlete Heather Bochner qualified in today’s 100m freestyle. She competes again tomorrow morning.

Video from the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games opening ceremony talking about fan support and unity.

It’s a dance revolution at the Special Olympics.

Opening Ceremony celebrates athletes and officially begins the Games.

Join the Special Olympics Documentation Team as it captures the excitement before the opening ceremonies.

Shriver talks on purpose of Special Olympics

The actor talks to the media about the Cessna Citation Airlift.

Report on the athletes’ reception at the Cessna Citation Special Olympics airlift.

Shriver speaks at Health Symposium

A behind the scenes look.

Team Ohio was the first to arrive at Duncan Aviation this morning at 7:30 a.m. and its athletes are ready to put their skills to the test against the rest of the country.