Meet Danie Houle, an enthusiastic athlete from the Sudbury community who has been involved with Special Olympics for 20 years. Danie participates in 10-Pin Bowling and Powerlifting and has won first place in both of her competitions. For Danie, Special Olympics means acceptance, respect, and not feeling different. She most looks forward to spending time with her friends and being …
Meet Marc Richardson, a passionate athlete from the Guelph Wellington community who has been involved with Special Olympics for 17 years. Marc participates in a wide range of sports including 10-Pin Bowling, Basketball, Floor Hockey, Soccer, and Softball. For Marc, Special Olympics means being a part of a team and competing at his best level. He also looks forward to …
From June 17-25, Berlin, Germany will welcome 7,000 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners from over 190 countries to compete in 26 sports. The athletes will be supported by more than 3,000 coaches and 20,000 volunteers. This is the first time that Germany will host the Games! The Special Olympics World Games is a prestigious international sporting event that celebrates …
On Wednesday, the City of Toronto held its sixth annual Toronto Sport Hall of Honour induction ceremony at the prestigious Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre. The event recognized the outstanding achievements and contributions of 17 new inductees, including two remarkable athletes, Tatem Morrison and Jeffrey Campbell, who were honoured as Special Olympics Athletes of the Year. This event, a legacy …
Meet Teagan McDonald, a superstar athlete from the Kawartha Lakes community who has been involved with Special Olympics for an impressive 22 years! Teagan participates in a variety of sports including 5-Pin Bowling, Curling, Softball, and Swimming. For Teagan, Special Olympics means the ability to participate in sports and join teams that she would not otherwise be able to join. …
Duane Carson has been a coach and volunteer for the Newmarket and Area Special Olympics for over 35 years. He is an active swim coach and the Provincial Convenor for swimming. Duane is dedicated to supporting athletes in their sports journeys. What Duane looks forward to most about Special Olympics is the camaraderie he experiences with the athletes. “They are …
Get ready to meet Sault Ste Marie’s very own superstar athlete – Jared MacMichael! This dynamic force has been dominating the Special Olympics scene for an impressive 30 years and counting. Jared is a triple-threat, excelling in Athletics, Curling, and Swimming, and he’s not afraid to show off his impressive skills. For Jared, Special Olympics isn’t just about winning medals …
Get ready to be amazed by Sarah Thomas, a resident of Whitby, Ontario who competing with Durham, is a force to be reckoned with in the world of sports! She has been participating in Special Olympics Ontario events for 13 years and has no intention of slowing down, engaging in various sports such as Athletics, 5-Pin Bowling, Golf and Figure …
By P. Lumanau On the ice, Chef Anthony Go and his Special Olympics curling teammates end their game by shaking hands and saying “Good Curling” and “Good game.” In essence, that is what Curling is. It is a sport based on sportsmanship and etiquette. Curling is about being fair and showing generous behaviour and treatment of others. It is about …
Ryan MacBean is a Special Olympics Athlete from Dufferin, Ontario. Ryan has been involved in Special Olympics for ten years now, most of which he spent competing in swimming events. In addition to his swimming training and competitions, Ryan looks forward to the many events that Special Olympics Ontario has to offer. These events include Polar Plunges, motionball, Mud Runs …
