TV20 speaks with Alachua County Olympian headed to the 2026 Special Olympics

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Nearly 170 Special Olympics Florida athletes and United partners are preparing to compete on the national stage as the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games approaches, held from June 20 through 26th. The games will take place in Minnesota, with more than 3,000 athletes from across the country competing in 16 sports.

TV20s sat down with Kiondre Brown, a multi-sport athlete from Alachua County. Brown’s been an athlete for 10 years; he led his flag football team to a bronze medal at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Kiondre was named tournament MVP after averaging 27 points per game when his Unified basketball team won a national championship in 2023. He’ll represent Team Florida in basketball at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

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