by Bill Pollock | Jun 20, 2014 | Sports Features
Many of the teams from Special Olympics Missouri finished up competition play on Thursday and just have their awards to receive on Friday at the 2014 USA Games in New Jersey. Overall it was a great day for Team Missouri in medals as Mo Magic took home 15 golds and 29...
by Bill Pollock | Jun 18, 2014 | Sports Features
On Tuesday, each of our teams representing Missouri competed, with many receiving medals at the 2014 USA Games in New Jersey. Here is a breakdown of some of the highlights provided by Special Olympics, Missouri. Athletics – Eric Wright won gold in the 50 meter run....
by Bill Pollock | Jun 13, 2014 | Sports Features
The 2014 Special Olympics USA Games start this weekend in New Jersey and continue through the Closing Ceremony on June 20, as the nation will be introduced to more than 3,500 inspirational athletes who will shatter perceptions in the largest national games undertaking...
by Bill Pollock | Sep 30, 2013 | News, Sports Features
Special Olympics Missouri will be sending over 80 athletes to New Jersey next June to compete in the USA games. On Friday I had the opportunity to meet with a few of the athletes who will be representing the Show Me State in volleyball. Jan Wood, George Richardson,...
by Bill Pollock | Sep 18, 2013 | Sports Features
More than 900 athletes and coaches, along with family and friends from across Missouri will converge on Jefferson City Oct. 3-5, 2014, for the Special Olympics Missouri State Outdoor Games. This will be the first of a four-year term in the city. This is the first...