This weekend the Special Olympics New Mexico Summer Games were held here in Albuquerque. Our friend Shaylene competed in track and field and volleyball. She took home three gold medals and a silver. Congratulations, Shaylene!
Shaylene (middle) leads the Parade of Athletes during the opening ceremonies along with the other New Mexico athletes who'll be representing the U.S.A. in the World Games in China this October. Shaylene will be competing in swimming at the World Games. You can read her bio on the Team USA page.
Shaylene's team wins silver in the 4 x 100m relay.
Shaylene's team takes gold in Unified Volleyball. Shaylene also won golds in both of her individual races on Saturday!
Shaylene (middle) leads the Parade of Athletes during the opening ceremonies along with the other New Mexico athletes who'll be representing the U.S.A. in the World Games in China this October. Shaylene will be competing in swimming at the World Games. You can read her bio on the Team USA page.
Shaylene's team wins silver in the 4 x 100m relay.Shaylene's team takes gold in Unified Volleyball. Shaylene also won golds in both of her individual races on Saturday!"Let me win, but if I cannot then let me be brave in the attempt."
--Special Olympics Oath
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Special Olympians rock!!
Cody, Erika, and Baby Lily
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