![Julien-Carignan](/sites/default/files/styles/420_x_460/public/SOTC%20Headshot%20Frames%20Cross%20Country%20%282%29.jpg?itok=-o1u0she)
SPORT: Cross-Country Skiing
PROVINCE: Quebec
HOMETOWN: Boucherville
How long have you been involved with Special Olympics?
More than 10 years!
How is your life different since joining Special Olympics?
I have better self-esteem and I am proud to perform my sports and meet friends.
How have you been preparing yourself for competition?
Throughout the winter, I cross-country ski 4 times a week. Now I ride a bike and follow a workout that my coach gives me.
What is the biggest challenge you have overcome in your life?
My biggest challenge has been to work on English- speaking skills.
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud of making it to Special Olympics World Games.
What does Special Olympics and attending World Games mean to you?
It makes me incredibly happy and proud of myself.