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2025 National Swim Team Announced for Virtus World Swimming Championships in Thailand

Congratulations to the 15 athletes who have qualified for and been selected to compete as part of the Athletes Without Limits US National Team more

Athletes Without Limits National Skiers Make History at 2025 Huntsman Cup in Park City

Athletes Without Limits is proud to have partnered with the National Ability Center to be the first of its kind in the US to also include high-performance skiers with intellectual impairments... more

Results from Inaugural USADSS AWL National Swimming Championships

Held November 7-10, 2024, in Orlando, FL at the Rosen Aquatic Center, this groundbreaking event brought together over 100 swimmers with Intellectual Impairment, Autism and Down Syndrome. more

Registration Open for November National Swim Championships

Athletes Without Limits (AWL) and USA Down Syndrome Swimming (USADSS) are uniting to host America's first Open National Championship for swimmers with Intellectual ... more

Eight Para Swimmers with Intellectual Impairment Headed to U.S. Paralympic Swim Team Trials In June

Athletes Without Limits would like to congratulate the eight swimmers with Intellectual Impairment (Class S14) who have qualified for the 2024 U.S. Paralympic Swim Team Trials June 27-29, 2024. more

SAVE THE DATE: AWL & USADSS Partner to Host Open National Swimming Championships in November

Athletes Without Limits (AWL) and USA Down Syndrome Swimming (USADSS) are uniting to host America's first Open National Championship for swimmers with Intellectual ... more

AWL TENNIS PLAYERS FEATURED AT THE 2023 US OPEN (NEW YORK)

As part of a partnership between USTA and Athletes Without Limits on Thursday, September 7th 2023 US Open spectators can also watch a Mixed Doubles Exhibition for ... more

2024 Boston Marathon adds T20 Para Division for Athletes with Intellectual Impairment

On September 7, 2023 The Boston Athletic Association made a very important announcement: They've added a division for intellectual impairment starting with ... more

Equestrian Results from 2023 Virtus Global Games & Spring Video Competitions

Congratulations to all the Virtus riders around the World who competed in the Spring 2023 Virtus Equestrian Video Competition. The first of two video competitions ... more

Results from the 2022 Virtus World Cross Country Championships in San Diego

    Congratulations to Virtus Teams and runners who competed in the two-day Virtus World Cross Country Championships in San Diego November ... more

Watch Athletes with Intellectual Impairment Compete at the 2021 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials

Don't miss watching top American athletes with intellectual impairment compete at the US Paralympic Team Trials as they vie  for coveted spots on the Swimming, ... more

Athletes Without Limits and KILOGEAR CUT Announce Collab Partnership

KILOGEAR CUT and Athletes Without Limits announced a partnership to bring KILOGEAR CUTS’s revolutionary weighted training gear and training programs to athletes with intellectual impairments, down syndrome and autism across the US... more

US Riders Shine at 2020 Virtus Equestrian Video Championships

Athletes Without Limits US National Equestrian Team makes strong showing and claims first medal in the sport Congratulations to Athletes Without Limits' US ... more

France to host 2023 Virtus Global Games

The sixth edition of the Virtus Global Games will be held in Vichy, France from 4 to 10 June 2023. more

2020 Virtus Global Challenge Virtual Series Launches: Cycling, Rowing, Swimming, Track & Field

The Virtus Global Challenge Series has been developed to help Virtus athletes remain connected to their sports while competing safely in their own environment. To date events include Cycling, Rowing, Swimming and Track & Field... more

6/19 Last Day to Register for the Badger Track Club Virtual Meet (Open to All)

The Badger Track Club, run by Scott Brinen (AWL's 2019 US Team Track Coach at the Global Games) is hosting a virtual track meet the last week of June and we'd ... more

Results are in for the Tri-Team Veterans Rowing Challenge!

You can also view this post on the AWL DC Sports Hub website. Final results are in for our May 2020 Tri-Team Military Veteran's Rowing Challenge between Athletes ... more

AWL Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

A summary of Athletes Without Limits event cancellations and postponements in order to help prevent further spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19) — with links to relevant updates and preventative measures. more

Recruiting US Tennis Players for 2020 Virtus World Championships Belgium in July

Athletes Without Limits is organizing a US National Tennis Team and travel to Belguim this July for the 2020 Virtus World Championships... more

US Team Results from the 2019 Global Games in Brisbane Australia

Athletes Without Limits congratulates all 22 athletes who recently competed in four sports at the 2019 Global Games in Australia — and Inas is now called Virtus... more

2019 USA Global Games Team Set to Compete in Brisbane

Athletes Without Limits is proud to announce the 22 athletes who will represent the United States at the 2019 INAS Global Games in Brisbane... more

New in 2019 - Virtus (formerly called Inas) Indoor Rowing Video Competition

Athletes Without Limits is doing our part to increase rowing opportunities for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities by hosting the first INAS Indoor Rowing Cyber Championships – a new initiative from the INAS Rowing Committee that aims to make the sport more accessible to a greater number of rowers. more

Head of the Charles Regatta Results

Rowing for Inclusion By James Lewiski, Athletes Without Limits DC SPORTS October 20th-21st, 2018 Athletes Without Limits (AWL) participated in the Head ... more

Athletes Without Limits Swimming Nationals and Rowdy Masters Meet Results

The 2018 Athletes Without Limits (AWL) Swimming Nationals took place in partnership with the Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic at the YMCA Aquatic Center in Orlando, FL from October 12-14th. View official results... more

Athlete Spotlight: Georgia Swimmer J.R. Douglas

Welcome back to #WithoutLimitsWednesday, where every week we feature the story and achievements of one of our talented athletes — who they are, what they ... more

Athlete Spotlight: Multi-Sport Oregonian Sara Slawta

Welcome back to #WithoutLimitsWednesday, where every week we feature the story and achievements of one of our talented athletes — who they are, what they ... more

Athlete Spotlight: Florida Swimmer Ian Soules

We are pleased to announce our brand new #WithoutLimitsWednesday initiative! Every week we will feature the story and achievements of one of our talented athletes ... more

Bend Bulletin features triathlete Sean O'Rourke

Athletes Without Limits Sean O'Rourke was featured online and on the front page of the June 26 print edition of the Bend Bulletin while spending a week in Oregon�... more

Athletes Without Limits Triathlete Sean O'Rourke Becomes First Developmentally Disabled Ironman

O’Rourke Being Coached for 140.6 Mile Event by Professional Triathlete and Ironman Broadcaster Matt Lieto (BEND, Ore.) – It has been called the ultimate test of human endurance and perseverance... more

Athletes Without Limits relocates National headquarters to Bend Oregon

The move was made in large part due to Bend’s abundance of training opportunities and facilities, access to outdoor recreation, active lifestyle, and the community’s ethos for volunteerism. more

Coach Patrick Thoreson Honored by US Masters Swimming

Wins Kerry O’Brien Coaching Award For Immediate Release: September 1, 2016 Contact: Barry Holman (202) 544-0510 Athletes Without Limitsâ€&... more

Results from the 2016 Inas World Tennis Championships

Athletes Without Limits congratulates all the players who recently competed in the 2016 Inas World Championships for high-performance players with intellectual ... more

Athletes Without Limits Wins Bid to Host 2016 Virtus World Tennis Championships

INAS are pleased to announce the awarding of the 2016 INAS World Tennis Championships to USA. Sea Colony Resort at Bethany Beach, Delaware, United States will play host... more

Poland to Host First Virtus (formerly Inas) European Winter Games

Inas Europe Region has launched a new project - the Winter Games - which in its first year also incorporates the 2016 Inas World Alpine and Nordic Skiing Champion... more

Brisbane to host 2019 INAS Global Games

For Immediate Release: 12th June 2015 Learn more on our Athlete Without Limits Global Games page. INAS – the International Federation for sport for ... more

US Team Prepares for 2015 Inas Global Games Ecuador

Top US athletes are preparing to take on the world at the 2015 Inas Global Games in Quito, Ecuador September 20 - 27. The US will be led by reigning tennis world ... more

Scratch Labs to Sponsor 2015 US Global Games Team's Hydration Needs

Thanks to Scratch Labs, the US Team competing at the 2015 Inas Global Games in Quito, Ecuador will be well-hydrated for competition. more

Meet Justin "Champion" Boatner

Justin came to an Athletes Without Limits "Learn to Row Day" with his Arlington County Schools special education class in 2012. He was very excited and ... more

T&J No Limit Fitness Hosts Fundraiser for AWL

Wow! Thanks to T&J No Limit Fitness for putting on a great fundraiser for our athletes today! more

US Swimmers Win 26 Medals at the 2014 Guayaquil Para-Swimming Open

This November Athletes Without Limits USA National Swim Team traveled to the Guayaquil Para-Swimming Open in Ecuador. US  swimmers won a total of 26 medals and ... more

US Women Dominate the 2014 Virtus World Tennis Championships in France

The individual and doubles wins mark only the second time US athletes hold Virtus (formerly called Inas) World Titles since cyclist Syd Lea won at the 2011 Global ... more

USA Team wins Bronze at 2014 Virtus Cross Country Worlds in Poland

Athletes Without Limits is proud to add to our Inas Worlds medal count following the bronze performance by our men's cross country team. Team members include Steven ... more

Athletes Without Limits Launches National Tennis Program and Heads to Australian Open

US Athletes Compete at 2014 Australian Open for First Time Just months after launching our tennis program to develop high performance players with an intellectual ... more

Mighty Sean O'Rourke completes his first Half-Ironman in Montauk

Congratulations to Athletes Without Limits Sean O'Rourke for completing his first half-ironman distance event at the recent Mighty Montauk Half-Ironman in New ... more

Venable Foundation Donates Racing Shell to Athletes Without Limits Rowing Program

Athletes Without Limits celebrated it's newest racing shell The Venable at a special event featuring Olympic Medalist Esther Lofgren and Paralympic Bronze Medalist ... more

Oct 5: Kingsley Flood benefit concert at Penn Social

Friday October 5 at 6:30pm Penn Social: 801 E Street NW Washington DC $10 suggested donation at the door Join us for a special Kingsley Flood benefit concert for ... more

Sept 27: Bartending 4 Change Happy Hour at Stoneys Bar

Bartending 4 change Serves it up for Athletes Without Limits Thursday, September 27, 2012 6-9pm Stoney’s Upstairs Bar (1433 P Street NW Washington ... more

Nation's Triathlon Raffle: Win a Giant Road Bike from The Bike Rack!

September 7-9, 2012 Expo: Washington DC Hilton Hotel 1919 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington DC (Fri 12-8pm, Sat 9am-8pm) Race: East Potomac Park/Tidal Basin (Sunday ... more

Video: WSMV 4 Nashville News Video Feature on Paralympian Michael Murray

Watch a news feature on Michael Murray's preparation for the London Paralympics. more

Michael Murray selected for Team USA headed to London Paralympics

Murray is the first U.S. athlete with intellectual disability to qualify for Paralympic Games FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. – Athletes Without ... more

London-bound Michael Murray makes history and the 2012 US Paralympic Team

First athlete with intellectual disability to make Team USA July 1, 2012 -- This morning Athletes Without Limits Michael Murray competed in the Men's T20 1500m ... more

50+ Athletes with Disability Compete at C.R.A.S.H.-B. Indoor Rowing Sprints

Event shows great promise for integration of athletes with intellectual, 
physical, and visual disabilities into prominent sporting events Boston, MA - ... more

Swimmer Leslie Cichocki's featured on Chicago News

Check out this nice piece by ABC 7 Chicago on swimmer Leslie Cichocki. Helping her progress toward her Paralympic Dream is what Athletes Without Limits is all about. more

Athletes Without Limits Partners with Champion System Custom Apparel

October 26, 2011 - Athletes Without Limits has partnered with Champion System Worldwide Custom Technical Apparel, as official clothing supplier for 2011-2012. ... more

Video: Mark Worley competes in the 500m Global Games Indoor Rowing World Championships

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Video: Sarah Gilbert Competes in the 1000m INAS Global Games Indoor Rowing Championships

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Lea Leads US Team with Two World Championship Gold Medals at Global Games in Italy

Runner Michael Murray, swimmers Leslie Cichocki and Sarah Gilbert and runners/rowers Bruce & Mark Worley round out a strong performance for the US Team. Wa... more

Swimmers Leslie Cichocki & Sarah Gilbert Head to Italy Thanks to Community Support

Private sponsorships from friends and local businesses keep their Paralympic Dream alive as the two swimmers head to the 2011 INAS/IPC Global Games in Loano, ... more

US Athletes Without Limits Head to Italy for Global Games

September 1, 2011 – Athletes Without Limits, a nonprofit dedicated to helping athletes with intellectual disability integrate and accelerate in sport, is ... more

Runner Michael Murray Heads to Global Games with Help from Community Sponsors

Private sponsorships from friends and local businesses keep Michaels Paralympic Dream alive as the he heads to the 2011 INAS/IPC Global Games in Imperia, Italy. ... more

Swimmers Leslie Cichocki and Sarah Gilbert Qualify for Global Games

The GTAC Disability Swim meet provided an opportunity for three new Athletes Without Limits swimmers to compete together with physically disabled Paralympic ... more

Melissa Middleton Named to USA Para Pan Am Team

Athletes Without Limits Melissa Middleton of Cumming, Georgia has been selected to join the US Paralympic / USA Table Tennis (USATT) Para Pan Am Team at the 2011 ... more

Athletes Without Limits, DC Strokes Launch America Rows Program for Athletes with Intellectual Disability & Paralympic Dreams

 A "water" breaking crew for athletes with intellectual disability Washington, D.C. - May 17, 2011 - Athletes Without Limits Michael Lautenberger, Syd Lea, ... more

Syd Lea Wins CrashB Indoor Rowing Event

Athletes Without Limits Syd Lea competed as part of the Capital Adaptive Rowing squad at the 2nd annual Adaptive Challenge at the C.R.A.S.H.-B Sprints in Boston ... more

Michael Murray PR's with US Paralympic Team at IPC Athletics World Championships

Related article: Michael Murray to Compete in IPC Athletics World Championships in New Zealand Congratulations to Michael Murray — the first American ... more

Presidents Day Happy Hour!

February 21, 2011 5-8pm Dirty Martini Put on your other 'goggles' and join us at Dirty Martini for a happy hour to support athletes with intellectual disabil... more

Two Psychologists Join Athletes Without Limits Staff

DC-Area Psychologists Volunteer to Help Athletes with Intellectual Disability Qualify for Paralympics Washington D.C.: Two area psychologists, Pamela Meek and ... more

O'Rourke finishes strong at Nation's Tri

When Athletes Without Limits co-founders Julie & Barry Holman first met Sean O'Rourke it was at a Disability Cross-Country event near their hometown in Long ... more

Maria D'Andrea and Gail Morning Make Strong Showing at First Paralympic Meet

The GTAC Disability Swim meet provided an opportunity for Athletes Without Limits swimmers to compete together with physically disabled Paralympic swimmers for the ... more

2011 IPC Athletics (Track & Field) World Championships

For the first time in a decade Paralympic Track & Field will be including a class for athletes with intellectual disability (called T20/F20) for the 1500m, shot ... more

We're looking for exceptional athletes...

We're looking for talented athletes with intellectual disability to represent the United States in open competition in the US and abroad. As the US member of ... more

2nd Virtus (formerly INAS-FID) Indoor Rowing World Championships

Date: December 1-5, 2010 Location: Figueira Da Foz, Portugal Venue: Figueira da Foz Sports Hall (All events will take place using indoor rowing machines ... more

Athlete Without Limits' Syd Lea Wins MABRA Cyclocross Series

Lea won 2 races and placed in the top 3 in several others (competing against non-disabled riders) to capture the 2009 MABRA Cat4 Men series title While he has ... more

Vote on re-inclusion into Paralympics passes

Athletes Without Limits is excited to support US athletes who set their sites on competing in Paralympic competition On November 21 a majority of the Interna... more

IPC to Vote on Re-inclusion into Paralympics

Your support is needed to make sure the US votes "yes" to re-inclusion of athletes with intellectual disability into the Paralympics, including the London 2012 ... more