Special Olympics BC Local:
Burnaby
Hometown:
Burnaby
When and how did you get involved with Special Olympics?
I attended Pee Wee Gym when I was six years old and then returned to Special Olympics in 2016 and first joined snowshoeing.
Will these be your first Special Olympics Canada Games? If not, which other National Games did you compete in, and in what sports?
Yes.
What were your results in the 2019 Special Olympics BC Winter Games? How did you feel about your performance?
I improved my times in all of my races, receiving a silver and two bronze medals. I feel great about my performance.
What does it mean to you to be part of Special Olympics Team BC 2020?
We work together. We encourage and inspire each other. We have fun when we are together.
What is your goal for these National Games?
To do the best that I can.
What does competing at National Games mean to you?
Having fun racing, traveling with my team, and meeting lots of new people.
What do you like most about the sport you will compete in at National Games?
It is really fun.
What is your favourite Special Olympics experience to date?
The Team BC 2020 Cross Country Summit [in November 2019].
What would you tell someone about Special Olympics to encourage them to get involved?
Fun!
What other Special Olympics sports do you participate in?
Athletics and Club Fit.
Please tell us a little bit more about yourself! What else would you like people to know about you?
I'm positive. I like music, animals, and hanging out with my family and friends.
What is one word you would use to describe yourself? :)
Athletic.