Special Olympics athletes gather in Sacramento for first event since in more than 2 years – KCRA Sacramento

More than 200 Special Olympics athletes hit the track at Kennedy High School in Sacramento for their first unified event since 2019. It brings me a lot of joy that my students are recognized for more than their disability, said Chloe Stidger, a Kennedy High special education teacher. George Zinner, an adaptive physical education teacher with the Sacramento City Unified School District, appreciates the feeling of normalcy with competitions returning for the first time in more than two years.Athletes took part in track events from sprinting to relays and even throwing. I want to say hello to my family and say they have supported me and have been proud of me and I have been proud of myself with my sportsmanship, said Nick Rusnak, a Special Olympic athlete. Even strong, gusty winds on Friday couldnt slow down these champion athletes. Rusnak still called the competition the "best day ever." The Special Olympics Summer Games are set for June 24 at Santa Clara University where more than 1,000 athletes from across Northern California are expected to compete.

More than 200 Special Olympics athletes hit the track at Kennedy High School in Sacramento for their first unified event since 2019.

It brings me a lot of joy that my students are recognized for more than their disability, said Chloe Stidger, a Kennedy High special education teacher.

George Zinner, an adaptive physical education teacher with the Sacramento City Unified School District, appreciates the feeling of normalcy with competitions returning for the first time in more than two years.

Athletes took part in track events from sprinting to relays and even throwing.

I want to say hello to my family and say they have supported me and have been proud of me and I have been proud of myself with my sportsmanship, said Nick Rusnak, a Special Olympic athlete.

Even strong, gusty winds on Friday couldnt slow down these champion athletes.

Rusnak still called the competition the "best day ever."

The Special Olympics Summer Games are set for June 24 at Santa Clara University where more than 1,000 athletes from across Northern California are expected to compete.

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Special Olympics athletes gather in Sacramento for first event since in more than 2 years - KCRA Sacramento