Meet Athlete News

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...

Sheenagh holding up #IChooseToInclude sign with Thrifty Foods employee
23
May

Meet Athlete Sheenagh Morrison

Victoria’s Sheenagh Morrison has been part of Special Olympics BC for 22 years. She first got involved with swimming, and fell in love with being in...

Torben smiling with thumbs up wearing his snowshoeing gear
17
March

Meet Athlete Torben Schuffert

Special Olympics BC – Smithers athlete Torben Schuffert has been involved with Special Olympics BC since 2012, and recently competed with pride in...

Daniel Thomas smiling with thumps up and medals around his neck
14
March

Meet Athlete Daniel Thomas

Daniel Thomas was excited for the joy and celebration of sport at the 2023 Special Olympics BC Winter Games presented by Prospera Credit Union, which...

Athlete Bridget smiling at a curling practice
13
February

Meet 2023 SOBC Games Athletes

The 2023 Special Olympics BC Games presented by Prospera Credit Union happened from February 2 to 4 in Kamloops! Athletes with intellectual...