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Scheduled for June 20–26, 2026, in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, the 2026 USA Games will be one of the largest sporting events in the country, uniting tens of thousands of fans to celebrate the talent and determination of over 4,000 athletes from all 50 states as they compete in 16 individual and team sports.

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A delegation of thirty-one athletes, Unified partners, and coaches will represent Vermont at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Our delegation embodies the heart of Special Olympics Vermont: inclusion, determination, and the power of sport to change lives. This is more than a competition—it’s a celebration of ability, community, and what it means to represent Vermont with pride on the national stage.

TRACK & FIELD

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LINDSAY ARTHURS

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HAZEL RAKOWSKI

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RICI GOLDSTEIN-PURDUE

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KEVIN CONGER

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JOE MACNAMARA

COACH

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SARA CAVANAUGH

ASST. COACH

SWIMMING

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ERIN WATSON

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COLLEEN DUFFY

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DANIEL GOODROW

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FINN SCHNEIDER

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JENNIFER PAYNE
COACH

UNIFIED BASKETBALL 

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RILEY BARTON

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GRAYSON ROURKE

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MASON EVANS

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TAYLOR BARTON 

COACH

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MANNY ZUNIGA

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KIKI CLAYTON

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MARLEY CLARK

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SHELLY CLARK

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GAVIN ROBERTS

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DON BENASICH

COACH

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JACKSON JOHNSON

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CONNOR DOYLE

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JULIE CROSIER 

COACH

YOUTH LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

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GRIFFIN ROBERTS

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JACK CHAPDELAINE

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BETH MCCOY

BE A PARTNER OF TEAM VERMONT

We call on YOU to become a champion of Team Vermont—help us support these remarkable athletes as they embark on a truly life-changing journey.

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