In addition, there are two single-sport Championships spaced throughout the year. All Special Olympics competitions are patterned on the World Olympic Games, with the pageantry of opening and closing ceremonies, the lighting of the Special Olympics flame and the awarding of medals. Athletes Special Olympics athletes must be at least eight years old to compete. Many athletes continue competing into their 60s, 70s and 80s. The common denominator for Special Olympics athletes is that they are individuals with mental retardation, or closely associated developmental disabilities.
Some athletes also have physical disabilities.
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