It was another successful day for Special Olympics Team Canada!
While Thursday was a competition day for only five of ten sports, Canada added 11 to their medal count – bringing the total to 58 (33 gold, 8 silver and 17 bronze). A round of applause for our rhythmic gymnasts and golfers who have now completed competition and will be cheering on their teammates for the rest of their time in Berlin.
The next few days will see finals for swimming, athletics, bocce, powerlifting and team sports (women’s basketball, men’s basketball and women’s soccer).
Please join us in cheering on our athletes through this final push!
BOUND BY PASSION
WEDNESDAY COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
- The women’s basketball team won a thrilling 12-11 match against Japan. Saskatchewan’s McKenzie Millar led the way with seven points.
- In bocce action, women’s singles concluded on Thursday. Ontario’s Laura Stremble earned a bronze medal.
- Swimmers had a big day in the pool. In an exciting outcome New Brunswick’s Jesse Canney, Ontario’s Chris Innes, Nova Scotia’s Caleb Lake and Saskatchewan’s Tyler Servant swam to gold in the 4 x 50m medley relay.
- Golfers came to the end of competition. The final round saw Saskatchewan’s Taylor Carter and Newfoundland & Labrador’s Melvin Hanhams clinch gold.
- Newfoundland & Labrador’s Michael Budden earned a gold medal in shot put.
IN The spotlight
Saskatchewan’s Taylor Carter says it’s meant a lot to have his older brother caddie for him at World Games.
“It’s pretty special. We’ve had a lot of good success over the years, and we support each other,” he says.
After the first two days on the course, Taylor says he was feeling frustrated with his game. Then, on Wednesday, with some help from his brother, he was able to refocus. He then shot what he describes as his best round of golf in any competition.
“I thank you, Tyler, for helping me. After my hardest round yesterday, you helped me stay calm, focused — and your advice really helped me mentally with each shot. Really happy you were there for me today.”
QUOTE OF THE DAY
After Saskatchewan’s Tyler Servant swam to gold with the men’s relay team, ESPN asked him if he feels like a superhero.
“No. Just another day at the office.”
PHOTO OF THE DAY
IN THE NEWS
CTV: Four New Brunswick athletes representing Canada at Special Olympics World Games
Saltwire: P.E.I.’s Heidi Mallett Chair of Global Athlete Leadership Council at Special Olympics World Game
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