The excitement of the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024 continued as Special Olympics Team BC donned their skates, skis, and smiles on the third action-packed day of competition!

The wins keep rolling in for SO Team BC members, who added an astonishing 35 medals to their medal count on Thursday! Congratulations to all hard-working athletes on their incredible accomplishments 💪 

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Day 3 Highlights

Corey Bennett, SOBC – Chilliwack 5-pin bowling athlete (pictured above, middle right), has been reaching new heights and breaking personal records all week, bowling above his average in all of his games!

One Thursday game didn't go Corey's way, and he felt disappointed. Coach Ian Davie from SOBC – Chilliwack stepped up to offer words of encouragement, inspiring Corey to stay positive and celebrate his incredible progress and wins! For Ian and his 5-pin bowling team, competing at National Games isn't all about winning medals. "The most important thing is that we have a good experience and to have fun!" he said.

Congratulations to Corey and so many other SO Team BC athletes who are making lasting memories, meeting new friends, and setting new personal bests! 🥳

Throughout the week, athletes at National Games have been receiving free health screenings in a variety of disciplines including vision care, dentistry, nutrition, audiology, physical therapy, emotional health, and more. Learn more about Special Olympics Healthy Athletes programs here!

"This is my first Healthy Athletes screening. I'm learning a lot and I'm enjoying myself! I think it's a good thing to attend and the volunteers are doing an awesome job. I wouldn't change a thing!” 

-Special Olympics BC – Kimberley/Cranbrook cross country skier Daryl Mayer

#SOTeamBC2024 Athlete Spotlight

"I felt pretty awesome winning a silver medal, there's still room for me to go! It's my first National Games... it means a lot. I feel honored to be here and have a fun time!"

-Special Olympics BC – Vancouver figure skater Kristie Li (SO Team BC 2024's youngest athlete!)

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