Meet Athlete News

Brock Terlesky says Special Olympics BC has helped him grow as an athlete and a person. 

“How Special Olympics really changed me the most is by...

Special Olympics BC – Prince Rupert athlete Stacy Whomes loves spending time with her friends and meeting new people through SOBC. 

“Stacy is...

Simon Phipps says being a Special Olympics BC – Nanaimo athlete has helped him become a better person. 

Through Special Olympics, Phipps says he has...

Shelley McCuaig says the most important part of being a Special Olympics BC athlete is having fun.

The SOBC – Sunshine Coast athlete competed in...

Special Olympics BC – Delta athlete Nick Johnston loves competing as part of a team.

Johnston has been an SOBC athlete for more than 10 years, and he...

Special Olympics BC – Langley’s Kailyn Potomak is an accomplished athlete who loves to spend time with her teammates. 

Potomak participates in alpine...

Special Olympics BC – Revelstoke athlete Terina Sessa says SOBC gives her opportunities to try new sports and live a healthy lifestyle.   

“I would...

Special Olympics BC – Delta athlete Tiana Kirkegaard loves music, movement, and making friends through SOBC. 

A talented rhythmic gymnast, Kirkegaard...

Special Olympics BC – 100 Mile House's Tricia Beauvais is an enthusiastic athlete who always gives her all.

“There are no limits to her ‘try’ and she...

Robert Tarko loves how Special Olympics gives athletes like him opportunities to make new friends, be part of a supportive community, and live an...