Approximately 3,000 athletes will compete at the Special Olympics
2010 USA National Games. All sporting events will take place in
Lincoln, Nebraska, on or near the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
campus.
• 3,000 athletes •
1,000 coaches • 8,000 volunteers • 15,000 family
and friends • More than 30,000 fans
Signature Events:
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Thirteen Sporting Competitions: Including
basketball, bocce, track and field, softball and an introductory
sport, flag football.
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The Cessna Airlift: The largest civilian airlift
in the world, with over 250 private jets bringing thousands
of athletes and coaches from all 50 states. At its peak jets
will be landing nearly every 90 seconds.
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Final Leg Torch Run Host: 200+ police officers
from across the nation to run the torch through approximately
100 Nebraska communities, arriving in Omaha the day of Opening
Ceremonies.
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Special Olympic Athlete Leadership Program: High
School Honor Students along with 50-100 athletes go through
an intensive leadership program developed and administered by
the Gallup Organization. The program assists the athletes in
becoming self-advocates and teaches public speaking.
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VIP Receptions: Expected guests include Eunice
Kennedy Shriver, Tim Shriver, Governor Schwarzenegger, Vanessa
Williams, Scott Hamilton, Nadia Comaneci, Bart Connor along
with other celebrities and dignitaries.
