02/01/2026
🌟 Founder Spotlight: Barry & Julie Holman
Champions of Inclusion. Architects of Opportunity.
Barry and Julie Holman didn’t just start an organization — they opened doors that had been closed for far too long. As the founders of Athletes Without Limits, they’ve spent more than a decade creating real pathways for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities to compete at the highest levels of sport.
Because of their vision:
✨ U.S. athletes with IDD now have access to elite competition — from local races to the global Virtus stage.
✨ Hundreds of athletes have been recognized, classified, and empowered to pursue their dreams.
✨ Families across the country finally have a clear, dignified pathway for their athletes to be seen, supported, and celebrated.
✨ Inclusion is no longer an exception — it’s becoming the expectation.
Barry’s leadership as a coach and global advocate, paired with Julie’s steady, meticulous work behind the scenes, has transformed the landscape of opportunity for athletes with intellectual impairment. Together, they’ve built a movement rooted in equity, excellence, and belief in every athlete’s potential.
Today, we honor their passion, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to ensuring every athlete has a place to shine.
Athletes Without Limits exists because they believe inclusion should have no limits.
