​Kincardine Special Olympians win medals at hometown track and field meet

More than 20 athletes took part in the Special Olympics Kincardine and Area track and field meet, held Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine.

Joining Kincardine, were athletes from Central Bruce (Port Elgin) and South Saugeen (Walkerton and Hanover), along with their coaches and a stellar showing of volunteers and supporters.

Despite the intense heat, the locals were up for the challenge in the various events, including running races, mini-javelin, shot put, softball throw, running long jump and standing long jump.

The most heart-warming moment came as Kincardine athlete Josh Easton completed the 50-metre race in 42 seconds, without his walker.

His brother, Joel, was waiting at the finish line and Josh jumped into his arms, having performed a personal best.

To view a video of Josh’s achievement, click here; video by Nancy Easton.

The Kincardine athletes received the following medals:
 

• Jessica Belyea, three gold, two bronze
• Catherine Benjamin, three gold, one silver and one bronze
• Bethany Collins, two gold, two silver, one bronze
• Donald Coulson, three gold, one silver, one bronze
• Josh Easton, two gold, one bronze
• Rosie Laidler, four gold, one silver
• Emmy Martin, two gold, two silver, one bronze
• John McCourt, one gold, one silver, one bronze
• Jackie McDonald, one gold, two silver, one bronze
• Stuart McGrath, four gold, one silver
• Allan Moore, one gold, four silver
• Marianne Stewart, three gold, one silver, one bronze
• Brooke Thomas, three gold, one silver, one bronze

Congratulations to all the competitors - your hard work and dedication certainly paid off!

Special Olympics Kincardine and Area sends a heartfelt thank you to the coaches and volunteers who helped make this such a successful event! Also, thanks to the local media for getting the word out, to the Kincardine Lions for feeding the masses an exceptional lunch, and the following businesses that supported the event:
 

• Tim Hortons
• Dairy Queen
• Sobeys Kincardine
• Kincardine Lions Club
• Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band
• Kincardine Community Volunteers
• Kincardine Dentistry
• Reliance Printing
• Instyle Hair Studio
• YOURS Strength Fit Studio
• RBC
• Becker’s Shoes
• Municipality of Kincardine
• Linda Bowers
• Freestyle Cartel

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