This weekend at the campus of The Ohio State University athletes from all over the state will gather to compete and test their skills.  And while they might be contending for a metal of 1^st 2^nd or 3^rd place the true completion is within themselves to just participate. The motto for Special Olympic athletes is: Let me win, but if I cannot win let me be brave in the attempt.

So, this weekend over 2,000 athletes will run, throw, lift and participate in a variety of team sports. They will make new friend and renew acquaintances, push themselves to make new personal records and show the world that being special is just a different kind of normal.

Stop by OSU and enjoy a special weekend.

Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games 2014 Saturday action of gymnastics, weight lifting, volleyball and softball throw.

Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games 2014 Saturday action of gymnastics, weight lifting, volleyball and softball throw.

Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games 2014 Saturday action of gymnastics, weight lifting, volleyball and softball throw.

Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games 2014 Saturday action of gymnastics, weight lifting, volleyball and softball throw.

Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games 2014 Saturday action of gymnastics, weight lifting, volleyball and softball throw.

Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games 2014 with track action and opening ceremonies. This is the 43rd time The Ohio State University has hosted the games. Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium saw 2500 SO athletes, 350 Masons and other walking into the stadium and later local and state law enforcement offices on motorcycle, bikes and running accompanied the torch to light the cauldron and start the games.

Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games 2014 with track action and opening ceremonies. This is the 43rd time The Ohio State University has hosted the games. Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium saw 2500 SO athletes, 350 Masons and other walking into the stadium and later local and state law enforcement offices on motorcycle, bikes and running accompanied the torch to light the cauldron and start the games.

Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games 2014 with track action and opening ceremonies. This is the 43rd time The Ohio State University has hosted the games. Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium saw 2500 SO athletes, 350 Masons and other walking into the stadium and later local and state law enforcement offices on motorcycle, bikes and running accompanied the torch to light the cauldron and start the games.

Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games 2014 with track action and opening ceremonies. This is the 43rd time The Ohio State University has hosted the games. Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium saw 2500 SO athletes, 350 Masons and other walking into the stadium and later local and state law enforcement offices on motorcycle, bikes and running accompanied the torch to light the cauldron and start the games.

Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games 2014 with track action and opening ceremonies. This is the 43rd time The Ohio State University has hosted the games. Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium saw 2500 SO athletes, 350 Masons and other walking into the stadium and later local and state law enforcement offices on motorcycle, bikes and running accompanied the torch to light the cauldron and start the games.

Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games 2014 with track action and opening ceremonies. This is the 43rd time The Ohio State University has hosted the games. Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium saw 2500 SO athletes, 350 Masons and other walking into the stadium and later local and state law enforcement offices on motorcycle, bikes and running accompanied the torch to light the cauldron and start the games.

Special Olympics Ohio Summer Games 2014 with track action and opening ceremonies. This is the 43rd time The Ohio State University has hosted the games. Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium saw 2500 SO athletes, 350 Masons and other walking into the stadium and later local and state law enforcement offices on motorcycle, bikes and running accompanied the torch to light the cauldron and start the games.