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Bemidji students to compete in ESPN Sports Challenge on June 22

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 2:36 AM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

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Summary

Two pairs of students from Bemidji Unified will participate in the ESPN Sports Challenge at the Special Olympics USA Games on June 22. Annabelle Myhre with partner Isabelle Vaughn, and Lindy Westover with Kady St. Peter, will represent their school and showcase their skills in this inclusive event. The challenge, introduced in 2018, brings together Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners alongside celebrities for sports-themed competitions. The event also aims to raise awareness for the Unified Sports program, which promotes inclusion and teamwork among athletes of varying abilities.

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Key Details

•Event takes place on June 22 at the Special Olympics USA Games.
•Participants include Annabelle Myhre, Isabelle Vaughn, Lindy Westover, and Kady St. Peter.
•The ESPN Unified Sports Challenge began at the 2018 USA Games in Seattle.
•The initiative supports inclusion and teamwork for athletes with different abilities.
•ESPN is the official broadcaster and global sponsor of the Unified Sports program.

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2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Bemidji students to partake in ESPN Sports Challenge

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Jun. 18—BEMIDJI — Annabelle Myhre and her Unified partner Isabelle Vaughn, as well as Lindy Westover and her Unified partner Kady St. Peter, will represent Bemidji Unified at the ESPN Sports Challenge during the Special Olympics USA Games on Monday, June 22. First introduced at the 2018 USA Games in Seattle, the ESPN Unified Sports Challenge pairs Special Olympics athletes with Unified ...
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