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Local Special Olympians take part in summer games

Posted By: ClarionExtra.com June 16, 2017

From staff reports

Special Olympians from Venango and Forest counties participated in the Special Olympics Summer Games June 1-3 at Penn State’s main campus.

A delegation of 57 athletes, volunteers and coaches from the Venango/Forest program participated in the games, which included indoor and outdoor sports.

Attending the games is an opportunity for the athletes to compete in their chosen sport, reconnect with friends from previous years, and make new friends. They can learn about Healthy Living habits and get health screenings from doctors who volunteer their services for the weekend.

Fifteen Special Olympics athletes competed in softball at Beard Field. The team included the following community members: Desere Dailey, Amy Fento, Kevin Fulmer, Dawn Kinch, David May, Robert Mercilliott, James Novak, Michelle Novak, Ken Repp, Keara Shuffstall, Stephen Sinnott and Jeff Ziegler.

Eleven athletes participated in the aquatics competition at the McCoy outdoor pool and natatorium. Lewie Green competed in entry-level races which included 15-meter walking, 15-meter using floatation and 15-meter swim.

Advanced swimmers competed in 25-meter freestyle individuals as well as a 4 X 25-meter relay. Team No. 1 included Tyler Cramer, Kisha Nadig, Jason Repp and Randy Wolverton. Nikki Berlin, Jamie Sliter, Tonya Sliter and Carrie Weaver competed as Team No. 2.

Athletics were held at the main campus track and field complex. Traditional events were offered such as distance races and shot put, as well as, wheel chair distance, speed walking and softball throw.

The Venango/Forest program took eight athletics competitors including Mikey Matson.

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