Ross Special Olympics Swimmers Bring Home The Gold

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(Ross County) – With only one veteran swimmer, the Ross County Special Olympics Swim Team was able to bring home thirteen medals after competing in the regional competition that was held at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. The experience was a first for most of the team and it was a day they will never forget.

“The team has only been practicing since the beginning of November and the athletes have shown tremendous dedication to improving their skills,” says Amy Beeler, Superintendent of the Pioneer Center.

Each athlete had the opportunity to compete in two individual events and one relay. Veteran swimmer, Kaitlyn Brown, brought home a gold medal in the 100m breaststroke. Two other gold medals were won by Andrea Baer in the 25m backstroke and Asher Duncan in the 25m freestyle. The team also won one silver, four bronze, and the 4x50m relay captured a bronze medal. Each athlete will be advancing to the State Indoor Winter Games in February at Bowling Green University to compete against athletes from across Ohio.

Ross County Special Olympics Swim Team members, Robert Rittinger & Kaitlyn Brown, wait to compete at the Regional Swim Meet at Kenyon College.

If you would like to support your Ross County Trailblazers at State Winter Games, please contact Local Coordinator, Courtney Davis, at (740) 273-1219 or by email at rosscountytrailblazers@gmail.com. The Pioneer Center, otherwise known as Ross County Board of DD (RCBDD), exists for the purpose of improving the quality of life for citizens who have a developmental disability. RCBDD is committed to providing quality services that give individuals and their families choices that enhance community participation and achieve a life of increasing capabilities.