University Nebraska-Lincoln

The Special Olympics are an important way for athletes with intellectual disabilities to show that they are as strong, determined and impressive as any other athlete on the planet. There have been dozens of competitions held all over the world every few years and many have had the chance to show their courage.

In the 2010 edition many Americans enjoyed the opportunity to see some fine athletes competing against each other in one of the greatest competitions in sports. The 2010 Special Olympics National Games were held in the city of Lincoln, in the state of Nebraska. To be even more specific, the games were held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln which granted it a great honor and was taken as the most joyous opportunity.

The university is more commonly referred to as Nebraska or UNL. Established in the year 1869, it has dedicated more than a century into making it one of the highest achieving universities of the Unites States. It is actually one of the oldest and most prestigious universities of Nebraska. The entire Nebraskan state was more than happy to be home to the 2010 Special Olympics as the games are an incredible opportunity for both the athletes and all of those watching them closely and cheering for them.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln was more than happy to host the Special Olympics 2010 as it also has a great focus on athletics itself. The sports teams are called the Cornhuskers or Huskers and have a football team in Division I. A total of 21 varsity teams represent Nebraska-Lincoln University competing in 14 different sports. The teams are very good at volleyball, football and gymnastics especially; they have also competed in many competitions on which they have shown great talent, particularly in National Championships in which they have shown great athleticism.