ATHLETES WITHOUT LIMITS

19 Jun

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

31 May

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

6 Apr

Celebrate Virtus' 35th Birthday by Joining the '35 Your Way' Global Challenge April 6 - May 10

Happy 35th Birthday Virtus! Help us celebrate 35 years of Virtus support and competition for athletes with intellectual impairment by joining the 35 YOUR WAY ... more

24 Oct

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

20 Sep

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

19 Sep

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

22 Jun

Link Available to Watch Friday's Black Coaches and Rowers Roundtable Webinar

In case anyone couldn’t make Friday night’s powerful Roundtable discussion presented by Rowing in Color, here is the link — please feel free to share: Black Coaches and Rowers Roundtable: https://youtu.be/amyQYG3CspE more

17 Jun

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

17 Jun

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

17 Mar

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

25 Feb

Results from 2020 AWL Short Course Swim Invitationals in Georgia

View official results from the 2020 AWL Swimming Short Course Invitationals co-hosted by the Rockdale Riptides and Nautical Milers Swim Teams in partnership with Rockdale County on Feb 23, 2020... more

23 Jan

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

20 Oct

Results from the 2019 Inas Global Games in Brisbane Australia

Athletes Without Limits congratulates all 22 athletes who recently competed in four sports at the 2019 Inas Global Games in Australia We had a great time at ... more

1 Aug

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

31 Jul

Athletes selected by U.S. Paralympics to represent USA at 2019 Parapan American Games Lima

Congratulations to the six athletes with intellectual impairment who have qualified to represent Team USA at the upcoming 2019 Parapan American Games in Lima: ... more

15 Jan

New in 2019 - 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

1 Dec

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 of ... more

20 Oct

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

29 Aug

Athlete Spotlight: Orlando Swimmer Jesse Greve

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

15 Aug

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 love, ... more

25 Jul

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 love, ... more

18 Jul

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

11 Jul

2017 Athletes Without Limits Swimming Nationals Results

Congratulations to all the swimmers who recently competed in the 2017 Athletes Without Limits Long-Course & Open Water Swimming Nationals in Atlanta Georgia ... more

26 Jun

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

22 Mar

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

17 Feb

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

1 Oct

2016 Rio Paralympics Filled with "Firsts" for US Athletes with Intellectual Disability

The 2016 Rio Paralympic was filled with firsts for US para-athletes with intellectual disability. On the very same day of competition both Brianna Clark and ... more

1 Sep

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 Limits’ Global Games ... more

1 Jul

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

5 Nov

Athletes Without Limits Wins Bid to Host Inas Tennis World Championships in 2016

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

27 Oct

Athletes Without Limits Receives CARH Grant to Start High Performance Sport Programs in the Bay Area

CARH Inc. has awarded Athletes Without Limits a grant to create high performance athletic opportunities for people with intellectual disability in the Bay Area. more

9 Jul

Poland to Host First 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

4 Jul

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

3 Jul

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

2 Jul

Athletes Without Limits to be Charity Partner for Drink the District Events

Athletes Without Limits is excited to announce a fundraising partnership with Drink the District events promoted by former Apprentice celeb Steuart Martens and ... more

26 Jun

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

11 Jun

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

28 Feb

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

16 Feb

Video: Brannigan Named Sports Illustrated High School Athlete of the Month

Brannigan and Murray selected for US Paralympic Parapan Am Team Track & Field phenom Mikey Brannigan was named High School Athlete of the Month by Sports ... more

7 Dec

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

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

1 Jul

US Women Dominate the Inas Tennis World Championships in France

The individual and doubles wins mark only the second time US athletes hold Inas World Titles since cyclist Syd Lea won at the 2011 Global Games. Building on ... more

10 Jun

USA Team wins Bronze at Inas 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 ... more

1 Jan

US Tennis Program Scores Big in First Year of International Competition

US Players Make First Appearance at 2014 Australian Open Just months after launching our tennis program to develop high performance tennis players with intell... more

1 Jan

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

1 Nov

Triathlete Sean O'Rourke with Coach Barry Holman

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

7 Mar

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

1 Oct

Congratulations to our Bike Rack raffle winner!

Chuck Harney & Wayne Lurch, co-owners of The Bike Rack, pose with raffle winner Monica Shoenberg. September 2012 Nations Triathlon Expo Congrats to raffle ... more

23 Sep

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

23 Sep

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 DC) Join us ... more

7 Sep

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

2 Sep

Jones and Masters Win Paralympic Bronze in Rowing Mixed Double

Athletes Without Limits is proud to have members of our DC-based integrated rowing team on the podium in London. The mixed double sculls crew of Rob Jones (Lovet... more

12 Jul

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 Limits, ... more

1 Jul

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

29 Feb

Strong Season for AWL's DC Rowing Team

Coach Patrick Johnson, brings 20 years of teaching experience at the high school and collegiate level and is the founding director for two adaptive programs ... more

20 Feb

Athletes Without Limits/USPMP Rowing Team

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 - Over 50 ... more

19 Feb

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

26 Oct

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

5 Oct

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

29 Sep

Global Games World Championships for Para-Athletes with Intellectual Disability Begins in Italy

Athletes Without Limits swimmer Leslie Cichocki takes 6th in women's 200 Backstroke; the highest world ranking by a US Paralympic S14 swimmer September 29, ... more

16 Sep

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

1 Sep

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 proud to ... more

1 Sep

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

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

8 Aug

Video: Swimmer Sarah Gilbert Featured on Florida News

Florida swimmer Sarah Gilbert is fundraising to help offset trip costs for the 2011 Global Games in Italy. She appeared on First Coast News on August 8 along ... more

30 May

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

24 May

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

17 May

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

1 Apr

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