Meet Athlete News

Kari Trott with silver medal, holding flag
23
September

Meet Athlete Kari Trott

Kari Trott has been gliding, spinning and jumping with SOBC – Port Alberni as a figure skater for 17 years. Trott loves her sport – especially the...

Jotham high-fiving coach
29
July

Meet Athlete Jotham Polege

Special Olympics is a place where athletes with intellectual disabilities can experience inclusion and empowerment through sport. For SOBC – Surrey’s...

Ariel Taylor self portrait
18
June

Meet Athlete Ariel Taylor

Meet Athlete Ariel Taylor

Ariel Taylor has been making lasting friendships and memorable moments with Special Olympics BC for over 17 years. She first...

Jennifer smiling with medal around her neck with other people smiling beside her
16
May

Meet Athlete Jennifer Ferrier

"Special Olympics has given me confidence in myself. I'm not so shy – it has helped me gain friendship and made me believe in myself,” says Special...

Hazen Meade self-portrait
17
April

Meet athlete Hazen Meade

Hazen Meade is a longtime athlete who embodies the determination and strength of the Special Olympics movement! Involved since 1996, Meade has racked...

Tracey Melesko and two athletes on the podium with hands held together and raised high
09
January

Meet Athlete Tracey Melesko

Involved with Special Olympics BC since 1988, Kelowna’s Tracey Melesko has been a longtime trailblazer of the Special Olympics movement in B.C

As one...

Corey Bennett portrait
05
November

Meet Athlete Corey Bennett

Special Olympics BC – Chilliwack's Corey Bennett is a multi-sport athlete who enjoys the camaraderie and empowerment of Special Olympics. Involved...

Hillary Birkett speed skating on the ice
11
October

Meet Athlete Hillary Birkett

For Surrey’s Hillary Birkett, Special Olympics is a place where she finds lasting friendships with fellow athletes within an inclusive and empowering...

Kendall Salanski on top of podium raising hands with two other athletes
07
September

Meet Athlete Kendall Salanski

For Kendall Salanski, Special Olympics has given her confidence and the courage to step out of her comfort zone. The SOBC – Kimberley/Cranbrook...

Joshua Trudell and floor hockey teammate
15
August

Meet Athlete Joshua Trudell

Special Olympics helps athletes with intellectual disabilities build purpose and confidence, says accomplished athlete Joshua Trudell.

Trudell is a...