Swimming coach from Toronto representing Special Olympics Ontario at the Canada Summer Games

Sarah McNeil is a dedicated volunteer and coach from the Toronto region, who has spent the last 20 years working with Special Olympics athletes in Swimming. To Sarah, Special Olympics means promoting a healthy and active lifestyle to her athletes, which is very important to her and her own well-being. She explains that many Special Olympics athletes have been extremely …

North Bay athlete competing in 2022 Canada Summer Games

Hudson Booth is a Special Olympics athlete from North Bay, Ontario. Hudson has been participating in Special Olympics for 7 years and competes in both summer and winter sports, including, Nordic Skiing, Soccer and Athletics! Hudson always looks forward to practices and competitions because he gets to see his teammates and friends. Special Olympics has given Hudson the opportunity to …

Simcoe swimmer competing in the 2022 Canada Summer Games

Rosie Hewitt is an exceptional Special Olympics athlete who is from Simcoe, Ontario. Rosie has competed in Special Olympics events for 11 years, and specializes in Swimming. Rosie loves Special Olympics because it gives them an opportunity to exercise and move their body with others. To Rosie, Special Olympics means they are able to meet new people.  Rosie’s favourite memory …

Brantford athlete set to compete in the Canada Summer Games

Taylor Bennett is a Special Olympics athlete from Brantford, Ontario, who has been participating in sports such as Athletics and Figure Skating for 9 years! Taylor always looks forward to meeting new people and seeing friends from around Ontario and Canada when attending competitions. For Taylor, Special Olympics is an opportunity to have fun with old and new friends, while …