SPECIAL OLYMPICS UTAH. Athletes bask in the glory of competing for fun and medals in the annual event.
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — “The most positive place you could possibly be," said mother of two athletes, Janet Sanders.
“You can meet new friends and do sports that you can’t do at regular school," said track and field athlete, Karen Kunder.“With Special Olympics, it's more than a sports organization, it's a lifestyle," said Weaver. “And we really encourage our athletes to participate, not only in their training, but also improving their health, fitness and providing competition opportunities on a year-round basis.
“The offering of cheer and dance, which are two new sports for us and then also reintroducing cycling," said Weaver.
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