Athlete Design Collection
All items in this collection were designed by Special Olympics athletes. Shop the complete Athlete Design Collection here.
Natalie & Greg Green - Unified Design
Show the World
Hi, I’m Natalie and created this design with my dad, Greg. Having joined Special Olympics in 2012, I am a Special Olympics athlete and ambassador, proudly representing the Utah Royals FC Unified Soccer team and will also be competing in DanceSport at the 2025 World Winter Games in Torino, Italy. Special Olympics has helped me grow to become an advocate for myself and others. We are inspired by Tim Shriver’s words to always show kindness and to lead with your heart.
Kayte Barton
Unifying the World
Hi, I’m Kayte, an Athlete Leader and Health Messenger. I wanted to incorporate sports, leadership, and inclusion in my designs. To highlight that Special Olympics is more than sports!
Amber Hall
We Stand Together
My name is Amber Hall and I play for the Arlington Eagles in Arlington, Texas. I have been in Special Olympics since I was 8 years old and have made many lifelong friends while playing all the sports I love.
Anita Forde
Inclusion Is Music
My name is Anita Forde and am from Special Olympics Ireland. Outside of art, I play basketball for Special Olympics Ireland, and I play the drumkit in my spare time. The theme for my t-shirt was Inclusion is Music to all and what inspired me to design it is Inclusion and Music can bring people together.
Ariel Ary & Adi Steinkohler - Unified Design
Happiness
Yo, Ariel Ary, soy atleta de Olimpiadas Especiales. Trabajo tiempo completo en IBM, donde llevo 14 años laborando. Soy reportero de un canal de televisión de Costa Rica. Adi Steinkoler, costarricense, es diseñador y productor con más de 12 años de experiencia en el medio del entretenimiento. La inspiración de estas camisas radica en la unión, inclusión y la explosión de la felicidad cuando participamos en los eventos de Olimpiadas Especiales.
I, Ariel Ary, am an athlete of the Special Olympics. I work full-time at IBM, where I have been working for 14 years. I am a reporter for a television channel in Costa Rica. Adi Steinkoler, a Costa Rican, is a designer and producer with more than 12 years of experience in the entertainment industry. The inspiration for these shirts lies in the union, inclusion, and explosion of happiness when we participate in Special Olympics events.
Ximena Varela & Veronica Padrino - Unified Design
Ponle Alas a Sus Sueños: Incluye
Me llamo Ximena Varela y creé este diseño con mi amiga Verónica Padrino. Soy atleta de O.E. Panamá desde los 8 años de edad. Siempre me ha gustado pintar y formé parte de una campaña para pintar en zapatillas con apoyo de mentores y unificados. Estudié Fotografía en la universidad y apoyo en eventos de O.E. Formo parte de los atletas líderes. Nos inspiramos en este dibujo en conjunto de los líderes que todos opinamos para la campaña de adopta un atleta y siempre decían que querían que se cumplieran sus sueños y así se creó el dibujo y el tema.
My name is Ximena Varela and I created this design with my friend Verónica Padrino. I have been an athlete of Special Olympics Panama since I was 8 years old. I have always liked painting and I was part of a campaign to paint on shoes with the support of mentors and unified partners. I studied photography at the university and support Special Olympics events. I am part of the athlete leaders. We were inspired by this drawing that we made together with the leaders who all gave their opinions for the adopt-an-athlete campaign, and they always said that they wanted their dreams to come true and that's how the drawing and the theme were created.
Haley Waggoner
The Future Is Inclusive
Haley is an athlete from Special Olympics Nebraska. Aside of being creative she loves to bake and enjoys playing tennis!
When Haley was designing the tee shirt, she thought that in our world right now we all need to remind ourselves that today, tomorrow and Future is inclusive!
Greer Leggat
Everyone is Special
Greer enjoys creating new merchandise for her business. She spreads joy and kindness through her inspirational messages. She is so proud when she sees people in her “Magic by Greer” items!
Aarushi Pratap
Inclusion is Fashionable
Aarushi Pratap is a Special Olympics Florida Athlete who competes in a diverse range of sports, including SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboarding), Swimming, and Golf. Beyond her athletic pursuits, Aarushi is a talented autistic fashion designer and artist.
Special Olympics holds a special place in Aarushi's heart, having played a significant role in shaping her life. Through her involvement with Special Olympics, she has not only honed her sporting skills but also found a strong sense of belonging. Aarushi's journey within the organization has provided her with invaluable opportunities such as designing the logo for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games and helped her make lifelong friends.
Aarushi's creative talents extend into her role as a fashion designer and her brand’s mission (www.aarushipratap.com) is centered on ‘Fashion for Everyone.’ Embracing Diversity and Body Positivity, and fostering Inclusivity, Empowerment and Self-Expression is at the core of Aarushi’s design philosophy. Her inspiration for this Special Olympics T-Shirt draws from the sports she competes in and the meaningful friendships she has forged through her Special Olympics experience. In her design, Aarushi integrates elements from an ancient Indian folk-art form known as 'Worli,' which manifests in the stick-like figures featured in her artwork.
Mariah Gilbert
Ribbons
I come came with the design because Special Olympics has so many athletes with different challenges and amazing abilities that i wanted to use the colored ribbons to represent us all.
I do a wide variety of sports. Volleyball, bowling. snowboarding, swimming, soccer and softball.
I am in the Northeast Area of Washington and my team is the West Plains Eagles.
Logan Kale
On Special Olympics: I like basketball and flag football at Clover High School! I like basketball because I am really good at it. I like football because it is a cool sport and I get to play on the Unified team with my friend E-money.
Hobbies: I like to rap and write songs. I play video games on my Game Cube and take walks.
Karalynn Ervin
On Special Olympics: My favorite Special Olympics sports are flag football and cheerleading. I like flag football because I get to play with my friend Kara, Allison, Heath and Taylor! I like cheerleading because we won a gold medal!
Hobbies: I like to take walks with my dog, Remy and take pictures of things in nature that we see.
Frankie Jimenez
On Special Olympics: My favorite Special Olympics sport is Unified bocce. I like throwing the ball and getting points. I won a Gold Medal at the State Fall Games. I love competing with my partner, Carmen at Clover High School!
Hobbies: I love Legos! I can build anything! I just finished the Lego Titanic; it was over 9,000 pieces.
Kenny Clifford
On Special Olympics: My favorite Special Olympics sport is bowling. I like it the best because it is relaxing and fun!
Hobbies: I like Anime, Manga, video games. Funny videos, movies, music and tv shows.
Haylee Nicholson
On Special Olympics: I like volleyball, basketball, and equestrian. I like volleyball because I like to play with my team at Clover High School. I like basketball because I like to shoot the ball! I love equestrian because I love to compare and win Gold! My horse’s name is Piper.
Hobbies: I like to listen to music, hang out with my friends, and go shopping! I also love riding my horses!
Mason Hamilton
On Special Olympics: My favorite Special Olympics sports are basketball and volleyball because I am really good at them! I like to spike and serve in volleyball. I like to shoot the ball in basketball. I like to play the sports with my friends!
Hobbies: I like to play basketball, video games, and hanging out at the mall with my family.
Allison Wodecki
On Special Olympics: My favorite Special Olympics sport is soccer because I support my teammates on the team!
Hobbies: I like to ride horses at RideAbility, play sports, cheer for Clemson and tell jokes!
