INTERVIEWS: Local athletes ready for Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games
MEDICINE HAT, AB — These athletes are gifted beyond measure, and Medicine Hat has the chance to see for themselves this weekend.
The Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games are coming to town starting Friday and running until Sunday. More than 1,400 athletes and coaches from around Alberta and the Northwest Territories will descend upon the Gas City to compete for medals in their chosen events.
Among the athletes, two locals have an opportunity to take a gold medal. Christine Sullivan is competing in powerlifting.