Special Olympians compete
May 8, 2019
Local athletes competed in the Special Olympics Area Track Meet held in Watertown on Friday, May 3.
It was a successful day for Tucker Green, Johnathan Kamps, Isaiah Goetz, Teagan Cody, Royce Iverson, Casey Gilborne, Cash Henderson and Coy Stager.
The athletes had a great day and worked very hard in their events. Each athlete is in a division with kids of their age and ability as there were over 200 athletes competing this year from this part of the state.
Results were:
Standing long jump: Cash: 3rd; Coy: 1st; Royce: 2nd; Isaiah: 2nd; Teagan: 1st; Johnathan: 2nd; Tucker: 1st
Running long jump: Casey: 2nd
Softball throw: Cash: 1st; Coy: 2nd; Casey: 1st; Royce: 1st; Isaiah: 1st; Teagan 2nd; Johnathan: 1st; Tucker 3rd
50 m walk: Cash: 2nd; Royce: 1st; Teagan: 1st
50 m dash: Coy: 2nd; Isaiah: 1st; Johnathan: 2nd
200m dash: Casey 1st
100m dash: Tucker 3rd
"Thanks again to the Knights of Columbus who generously donate," said coach/instructor Dawn Graham. "The athletes really love their new shirts for each event and wear them with pride all year long," she said.
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