By Sean Minnihan If there’s one endearing quality shared between the 66 Special Olympics Southern California athletes headed to Seattle this summer, it would undoubtedly be the commitment to set and achieve their goals. Ashlee Bahr is no different. “Special Olympics has helped me the most by getting stronger, overcoming my fears and anxiety, and […]
By Hannah van Warmerdam Since swimming in her first Special Olympics competition at 10 years old, Lisa Koskovich has worked her way from the bottom to the top. She went from winning ribbons to now winning multiple gold medals in more than 15 SOSC Summer Games. Now, Lisa feels honored to be chosen to compete
Jennifer Palacios\’ involvement with Special Olympics Southern California has led to happiness and a growing comfort socially. Now, in five days, it will take her to Seattle for a week sure to be full of memorable moments. Jennifer is one of 66 athletes taking part in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, which will be
LONG BEACH, Calif. – ESPN’s coverage of the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle will begin July 1 with a live two-and-a-half hour special on ABC capturing the inspiration, pageantry, performances and special guests of the USA Games Opening Ceremony. Kevin Negandhi will host ESPN’s coverage of the Opening Ceremony, and will anchor its nightly coverage
Fabiola Aceves has grown into a more independent, open-minded individual since we last caught up with her at the 2015 Special Olympics World Games. Now, she’s preparing for this summer’s USA Games and is excelling in a different sport – a team sport. Fabiola, who earned a pair of silver medals in tennis less than
Captain Al Labrada of the Los Angeles Police Department sees pride and joy when he watches the athletes of Special Olympics Southern California. There\’s a palpable competitive spirit among the athletes as they \”challenge one another,\” but also an equal respect afterward. Labrada, the Patrol Commanding Officer for the Hollenbeck Area, is gearing up to
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Swimmer Kiana Yep embodies the strength of a Special Olympics athlete. Kiana, who uses a wheelchair, powers her way through the water — and it\’s helped her and 65 other Special Olympics Southern California athletes make it to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games. The Games will be held July 1-6 in Seattle. Special Olympics
Amanda Maling and her bocce teammates are looking to add to their gold medal count in 2018. Amanda is one of four bocce athletes competing as part of the Inland Empire Morongo Basin team at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games from July 1-6 in Seattle. Her partner in doubles action will be Michelle Pence.
Swimmer Nicolette Jones has the good kind of nerves many athletes experience before a big competition. Nikki, as many people around Special Olympics Southern California have come to know her, will have plenty of chances to channel those feelings at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games from July 1-6 in Seattle. \”I\’m excited,\” Nikki said.
The embarrassment of riches keep coming for Krystal Johnson. Less than two weeks away from participation at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, it was announced Wednesday that the Western San Bernardino athlete was one of five Southern California athletes selected for the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi. But before she shifts
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