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SPORT: Snowshoeing
PROVINCE: Quebec
HOMETOWN: Québec
How long have you been involved with Special Olympics?
It has been ten years.
How is your life different since joining Special Olympics?
I am fit and feel less alone – part of a community.
How have you been preparing yourself for competition?
I try to train five days a week.
What is the biggest challenge you've overcome in your life?
I have worked on growing my independence and being ok with being alone. This has helped me become more comfortable in new situations.
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am proud of my overall performance when I compete and in winning medals.
What does Special Olympics and attending World Games mean to you?
Special Olympics and the World Games mean I get to be part of new experiences!