Judo players Breno Cunha (L) from Special Olympics Brazil and Robin Gerritsen from Special Olympics Netherlands during the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles, California, USA, 29 July 2015. 6,500 athletes representing 165 countries will be competing in 25 different sports disciplines at venues throughout Los Angeles from 26 July to 02 August. EPA/DIEGO AZUBEL

Karl Hebbelmann (R) from Special Olympics South Africa cheers on fellow competitor Damjan Geric as he swims the last meters of their men’s freestyle division M2 final during the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles, California, USA, 28 July 2015. 6,500 athletes representing 165 countries will be competing in 25 different sports disciplines at venues throughout Los Angeles from 26 July to 02 August. EPA/DIEGO AZUBEL

Kirk Wink (L) from Special Olympics Jamaica runs alongside Saophet Vongphouthone from Special Olympics Laos (C) and Antonio Mamani Aratea from Special Olympics Peru in the 50 meter final division 15 during the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles, California, USA, 30 July 2015. Unable to run on his feet, Kirk Wink runs utilizing both hands. 6,500 athletes representing 165 countries will be competing in 25 different sports disciplines at venues throughout Los Angeles from 26 July to 02 August. EPA/DIEGO AZUBEL

Gymnast Lee Dockins from Special Olympics USA does the splits while practicing her routine on practice day during the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles, California, USA, 29 July 2015. 6,500 athletes representing 165 countries will be competing in 25 different sports disciplines at venues throughout Los Angeles from 26 July to 02 August. EPA/DIEGO AZUBEL

Special Olympics athletes compete in the ladies’ 100 meter final division 12 during the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles, California, USA, 30 July 2015. 6,500 athletes representing 165 countries will be competing in 25 different sports disciplines at venues throughout Los Angeles from 26 July to 02 August. EPA/DIEGO AZUBEL