Competition without limits | Connor McGovern | TEDxFargo

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What if competition didn't leave people out, but helped everyone discover what they're capable of? Nine-year NFL veteran and Able Games founder Conner McGovern explores how competition and inclusion can coexist. After creating The Able Games, a fitness competition where athletes of all abilities compete side by side, McGovern saw firsthand how competition can build confidence, reveal unexpected potential, and bring people together. He takes that idea into schools through an AI-powered tool designed to help teachers create more inclusive physical education. His story offers a powerful challenge to rethink who gets to compete, and what becomes possible when everyone gets a chance to play. I am a 9 year NFL veteran that has recently retired. I am born and raised in Fargo, ND. As my NFL career was taking off I wanted to use my platform to help the community of Fargo. I had the privilege of working with the Special Olympics in college. It ignited a passion for a segment of the population t

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