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

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

Fraizer family making an impact
Volunteering as a family and making a difference

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

Powerlifting — 7/25 PM session
Stories and highlights from the afternoon powerlifting session on Thursday, July 25.

Twins Take Bronze
South Dakota twins win bronze

Full of energy, Games end fittingly
Enthusiasm felt throughout closing ceremonies

Basketball Awards Ceremony
Basketball athletes receive medals

Kickin’ Finals
Pictures from the last day of soccer competition.

North Dakota power lifter takes home three golds
North Dakota powerlifter Ben Wahlstrand uses fan support to drive him to gold

Cooling off after flag football victory
Missouri flag football team celebrates its win on Thursday.

Tennis competition ends with smiles, medals
The tennis competition ended Thursday at Abbott Sports Complex.

Missouri basketball player hits the high note
Darrious Roberts sings the national anthem before his game.

Husband and wife officials involved for 28 years
The track officials enjoy athletes’ spirit.

A family affair
Team Delaware’s David Hill blew away spectators.

Tennessee’s Evans a most valuable player
Evans steals show at flag football competition.

Emotional last day for flag football
Competition peaks with championships and pride at stake.

Unified teams making unified friends
The Arizona Unified Flag Football Team members stay together to play together.

Swinging hard and jumping to new heights
Volleyball player Sam Huffman jumps high during a game

Power lifter wows the crowd
Power lifter Timmareo Woods wows the crowd.

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

Track and field performances bring fans to their feet
Fans get excited for track and field.

Arms lifted, spirit lifted
Arizona athlete Mark Ward celebrates after jump.

Focus on the ball
Team Virginia faced Team Texas in tennis singles.

Teammates celebrate play
Tennis teammates celebrate point in doubles match.

Kansas doubles swing to victory
Tennis teammates look to return the play during doubles match.

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

First lady thanks volunteers for their service
Nebraska first lady Sally Ganem speaks at Pershing Center on Thursday evening

Arizona Unified teammates plot their moves
Jorin Larsen and Kevin Griffen strategize during their unified flag football game.

Volunteer from TD AMERITRADE helps out with tennis
Volunteer helps the tennis athletes.

Special Olympics jewelry comes with friendships
Athletes and coaches have been exchanging pins from their home states this week as a way to meet new people.

Unified teams create strong bonds
The Texas Unified Volleyball Team inspires growth among athletes.

TD AMERITRADE shows support for the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games
TD AMERITRADE shows support for the Games

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

Volunteer makes the games his vacation
Volunteers travel from all over the country to help with the games.

New Jersey footballers support bocce athletes
Football athletes support bocce ball.

Restaurants, caterers help feed athletes, volunteers
Runza provides food and beverages to Special Olympics participants.

Florida tennis player swings hard
Ben Read takes a big swing during a match Thursday.

Fans show support on their wheels
Decorated vehicles showcase messages of support.

Volleyball match brings tough competition
Volleyball games continue at the Abbott Sports Complex.

Illinois tennis player keeps his eye on the prize
Robert Novicki prepares to return a serve.

Kansas athlete signs ball for a fan
Volunteer asks for Kansas tennis player’s autograph.

Tennis player reaches for win
Ohio athlete Michael Davis faces Nebraska opponent.

Ohio tennis player wins match
Athlete Josh Fry raises his tennis racket after his victory.

Tennis athlete enjoys the games
Nebraska tennis athlete Alina Moser celebrates a win with her coaches

Runners battle for the lead
Runners compete in 200-meter finals.

Businesses show their support for Special Olympics
Pepsi and Sam’s Club present checks to the Special Olympics.

Sprint race finals dominate Wednesday morning session at aquatics competition
The short races had crowds cheering loud Thursday morning at the Bob Devaney natatorium.

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

Southern sweep in rhythmic gymnastics
Rhythmic gymnasts earn medals.

Fans, athletes and coaches focus on bocce action
Bocce fans, athletes, and coaches show their support during doubles competition.

Track and field action
Competition heats up as track and field continues.

Mahoney and the City of Lincoln go extra mile to prepare for 2010 Special Olympic USA National Games
Mahoney Golf Course and the City of Lincoln have been preparing for years for the USA National Games.

Volunteers make games flow
The 2010 Games have had the largest number of volunteers.

Power lifters celebrate medals
Photos from the power lifting medal ceremony on 7/20/10

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

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

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

The games are a family affair for the Wattersons
Power lifter Nick Watterson has inspired his family.

Nebraska flag football teams unite
Nebraska Red and Nebraska White pose for a group picture after playing each other.

Bryan LGH Staff and Red Cross aid the athletes
Bryan LGH nurses Bobbi Clinch and Sharon Harms donate their time and skills.

Faces of flag football, Day 3
Fans of all kind show their support for flag football

Track and field enters the home stretch
From the preliminaries yesterday to the finals today, track and field heats up.

A friendly hello
Gail Braxton waves to the games documentation team Wednesday.

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

Missouri flag football team holds undefeated title
Missouri remains undefeated

Tennis tournament going strong at Abbott
Courts heat up as competition gets tough for tennis players.

Special Olympics presents quilt to Lincoln museum
Teams from all over the nation decorated quilt blocks.

Power lifters push their limits
The power lifting athletes compete for their personal bests.

Nebraska runner finishes strong
Nebraska 200m runner pushes past the finish line.

Tennessee breaks away
Tennessee runner takes a strong lead in 200m run

Relay events headline Day 3 of aquatics competition
The morning races are already underway, and the first medal event will take place Wednesday afternoon.

Two Nebraska teams square off in womens basketball
Team Nebraska Red narrowly defeated Team Nebraska Black 24 to 23.

Softball athletes get autographs, help with their game
Tim Shriver and Amanda Freed visit softball athletes.

Georgia gymnast wows judges
Only gymnast competing in level four impresses the judges.

The Hightops perform at Special Olympics Town
Performers entertain through dance.

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

Softball action continues into second day
Softball continues with a clinic hosted by Amanda Freed and Frank Kolarek.

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

Celebrity football clinic steals night
Former NFL football players and current Nebraska Huskers coach and play with Special Olympians.

Volleyball competition helps twins learn and grow
Twins bring inspiration to the volleyball court.

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

Powerlifter aims to ‘beat the best’
Fred Tenorio, a power lifter from Wyoming, competes in the heavyweight division.

Soccer brings smiles
Photos from the soccer competition at Abbott Sports Complex.

New Mexico gymnast dazzles with hoop
New Mexico gymnast performs hoop routine

Iowa gymnast holds steady on hoop
Iowa gymnast holds steady on hula hoop

Wisconsin gymnast makes ribbon dance
Rhythmic Gymnastics at the Coliseum

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

Athletes show their pride at Opening Ceremony
See pictures of your state from the Opening Ceremony.

Flag football sees intense second day of action
Competition heats up

Volunteers show Nebraska is willing to help
A volunteer overlooks and supports the golfers in the individual skills section.

Athletes shine in track and field
Track and field competition continues.

Special Olympics partners with KFRX to find a “Super Fan”
Games’ Street Team on the lookout for super fans

South Carolina soccer team overcomes obstacles
Dominique Dotson watches on as goalie during a soccer game.

Olympian Amanda Freed offers tips to softball athletes
Amanda Freed, a USA softball player, helped conduct clinic

Fans spread the Special Olympics message
Harlan and Dorothy Selken show support by wearing matching t-shirts

Hillary Macadam performs her ribbon routine
Rhythmic Gymnastics athlete performs her routine.

Volleyball All Stars hit the court
Athletes compete in the first annual Special Olympics National All Star game.

Tennis competitors make their marks in the Games
The real matches begin.

Hoosier tests his mettle in powerlifting
Afternoon session under way for powerlifting at the 2010 USA National Games

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Closing ceremonies

July 28, 2010

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Fefe Dobson gets athletes, coaches, officials and fans on their feet at the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games closing ceremonies.

Photo by: Kaitlyn Burke, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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David Steffan performs and gets spectators moving at the closing ceremonies.

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The Oregon soccer team watches the flag being lowered as the USA National Games come to an end.

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First Lady of Nebraska, Sally Ganem, addresses the crowd along with members of Project UNIFY.

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LaShell Griffin performs as the crowd dances with red glow sticks.

Photo by: Kaitlyn Burke, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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One for Oregon

July 24, 2010

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Marcus Scheer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

On Friday, one unified soccer team made a goal that sent the players, coaches and fans into pure elation. The goal didn’t win a gold medal. It didn’t even win the game.

Yet for one team from Sutherland, Ore., this goal was just as sweet. The team had not scored a goal throughout the entire regional, state and national competition.

In the team’s fifth game at the 2010 Special Olympics USA National Games, one ball changed everything. In the first half between Oregon and South Carolina, Brittany Thompson received a pass from her teammate.

She dribbled toward the goal. Past the last defender. And shot.

The ball zipped by the goalie into the yellow net.

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Hands rose into the air. High fives erupted everywhere. Players, coaches, fans, even volunteers cheered. While most of the action was on the championship fields, Oregon was on the top of the world at field six.

Now, they could celebrate more than new friends, top-notch competition and state recognition. They could finally say they scored a goal.

“Even though we didn’t win, we got that goal. And every game was close,” said head coach Matt Parrish. “We always had the chance to win.”

“That was the monkey off our back,” said assistant coach Jill Fummerton.

“That makes it fun,” Parrish said. And in the end, it made this game one that Oregon fans will remember for a lifetime.

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Kickin’ Finals

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Marcos Tapia (#7), Jose Uribe (center, #1) and James Vanderbrink (#8) head to the podium to collect the gold medal for Team Nebraska in unified soccer at the Ethel S. Abbott Sports Complex on July 23, 2010. Nebraska defeated Oklahoma in extra time, 5-3.