Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Shawn Garwood throws the shot put at the Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games in Billings on May 15. Garwood also placed eighth in the M29 100 meters event and second in the 200.
Pictured left to right are Shaundel Alexander, Tiffany Granholm, OJ Taylor, Glasgow Police Department's Patrolman Josh Ames, Shawn Garwood and Isaiah Deveraux, after the athletes placed third in the 4 x 100 relay.
Glasgow Police Department Patrolman Josh Ames followed the Special Olympics torch to Billings for the Montana Law Enforcement Torch Run State Games, which took place May 15-17. After competing in the area games in Sidney earlier in the week, local athletes brought their all against athletes from all over the state and came home with medals.
According to organizers of the Special Olympics Summer Games, the Special Olympics are not just about sports; it's a celebration of abilities and a showcase of the incredible talents of athletes with intellectual disabilities. State Summer Games provide a platform for these individuals to compete, socialize, and forge lasting connections. Beyond the medals and accolades, the event is a testament to the strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit of the athletes.
The games not only bring together the athletes, but also families, volunteers, and spectators from all walks of life, creating an atmosphere of unity and acceptance. From the opening ceremonies to the final events, the sense of camaraderie is palpable, making Special Olympics more than just a sports competition – it's a celebration of Inclusion at its best.
During a gathering, the event honored and remembered Donnie Bailey, whose biggest passion was competing in the Special Olympics and was an athlete for 53 years.
It wasn't all competition for these area athletes as they also had the opportunity to explore ZooMontana for some downtime.
Under the direction of coach OJ Taylor and assistance from Rod Karst, here are how the local athletes placed in the games:
F23 Division Women's Softball – Linda Laumeyer Bronze
F34 Softball Throw –Cari Knowles, first; Shaundel Alexander eighth
F3 Softball Throw – Shaundel Alexander, third
M22 Softball Throw – Michael Young, second
F4 Shot Put – Tiffany Granholm, first
Bocce – Steve Fauth and Isaiah Deveraux Silver
200 Meter Run – Tiffany Granholm second; Shaundel Alexander, sixth
200 – Shawn Garwood, second; Isaiah Deveraux fifth
50 meter walk – Linda Laumeyer, second
100 meters – Tiffany Granholm, fourth
F20 100 meters – Shaundel Alexander, second
M13 100 meters – Michael Young, third
M27 100 meters – Isaiah Deveraux fifth
M29 100 meters – Shawn Garwood, eighth
F1 800 walk – Cari Knowles, first
F3 400 meter walk – Cari Knowles, second
M12 50-meter dash – Michael Young, first
4 x 100 relay – third place. The team comprised of Shawn Garwood, Isaiah Deveraux, Tiffany Granholm and Shaundel Alexander.
Reader Comments(0)