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Special
Olympics come to Cal State
Story by Brian Brannon
Photos by Jim Iseri
Cal State Long
Beach played host to over 1700 athletes last weekend for the
Special Olympics Summer Games. The games were officially opened
on Friday by 1960 Olympic Gold medal decathlete Rafer Johnson.
A torch carrying the “Flame of Hope” was brought to CSULB
over 1,500 miles across Southern California through the efforts
of more than 3,800 law enforcement personnel.
Events were held in a wide range of categories, including
aquatics, tennis, gymnastics, basketball, bocce, golf and
track and field. The spirits of sportsmanship and companionship
were strong among the athletes. Competition, though important
to the games, was not as important as each participant doing
his or her best. No matter where an athlete placed in any
given event, everyone came away a winner.
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Michael
Garcia puts the peddle to metal as he passes Ramon
Gandara to win a Silver Medal in the mens 400-meter
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Armando
Ayon skims through the 25-yard freestyle swimming
event at the campus pool Sunday. |
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The
Special Olympics “Flame of Hope,” traveled 1,5000 miles
on its way to CSULB.
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Supreme
joy shows on the face of Kathryn Trimble, as
she crosses the finish line. |
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The
finalists in the women's 400-meter walk.
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Ribbon dances added a splash of color to last
weekend’s events.
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