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| Stockbridge athlete takes first place in Special Olympics 50-meter freestyle at Stevens Point |
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| Written by Times-Journal |
| Wednesday, 01 July 2009 11:35 |
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A Stockbridge athlete won big while competing at the Special Olympics Wisconsin 2009 State Summer Games in Stevens Point, June 4-6. Congratulations to Macquel Brown, who took first place in the AQ 50 meter freestyle. Opening Ceremonies featured a full athlete parade, jumbotron presentation, and celebrities like Packer AJ Hawk and the Milwaukee Brewers Klement's Racing Sausages! The ceremony kicked off a weekend of intense state-level competition in swimming, track and field, soccer, power lifting, the softball throw, and turbo javelin. More than 1,600 athletes from around the state qualified for the State Summer Games according to their recent performances at the local, regional or district tournaments. Beyond sports competition, more than 1,000 law enforcement participants from law enforcement agencies around the state took part in the Law Enforcement Torch Run®. Participants escorted the Olympic Flame of Hope TM from all corners of Wisconsin, uniting in Stevens Point to kick off the Summer Games. When taking a break from competition, athletes visited Victory Village for arts and crafts, stage performances, treats from Special Olympics Wisconsin partners, and free health care screenings on eyes, ears, and teeth done by volunteer doctors from across the state. Glasses and sport goggles were even ground on site for athletes in need. An “Alien” themed Closing Ceremony wrapped up the event, allowing athletes to celebrate their hard work and dance in “out of this world” costumes. Three cheers for Green Bay Packer AJ Hawk, the official spokesperson for Special Olympics Wisconsin. Thank you to Kwik Trip and the Law Enforcement Torch Run®, the Mission Partners of Special Olympics Wisconsin. Special Olympics Wisconsin holds five state tournaments and more than 75 competitions per year, providing year-round sports training and competition opportunities for nearly 10,000 individuals with cognitive disabilities. For more information, visit www.specialolympicswisconsin.org or call (800) 552-1324.
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