SPORT: Cross-Country Skiing

PROVINCE: Yukon

HOMETOWN: Whitehorse

How long have you been involved with Special Olympics?

I have been involved for 12 years. I first joined in 2009 at the age of 9.

How is your life different since joining Special Olympics?

Doing sport with Special Olympics has helped me focus in day-to-day life. It allows me to harness my energy!

How have you been preparing yourself for competition?

I train at least three times a week – sometimes five or six!

What is the biggest challenge you have overcome in your life?

My biggest challenge was graduating high school.

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

The fact that I am a kind, friendly, positive and social person.

What does Special Olympics and attending World Games mean to you?

To me, it means pushing each other to reach our full potential.