Four Kentucky athletes were involved in competition on the final day of the Games, and all set new personal bests on their way to a medal.
Today at the USA Games – July 5
Team Kentucky racked up medals as the Games begin to wind down, including medals in basketball, flag football, swimming and gymnastics.
Today at the USA Games – July 4
Hale Wins First Swimming Gold, Thompsons Earn Historic Bocce Medal Louisville swimmer Justin Hale became the first Kentucky swimmer at these USA Games to win gold when he topped his division of the 100-meter freestyle today. Hale finished in a personal best time of 1:20.44. and was nearly 10 seconds faster than silver medalist Jackson Mayor …
Today at the USA Games – July 3
All five Kentucky gymnasts earned medals in their first opportunity at the Games – three of them gold. Joseph Ramirez became the first Kentucky double gold medalist and one Kentucky golfer shot a hole in one.
Today at the USA Games – July 3
Gymnasts Get Their First Chance to Shine Kentucky gymnasts have long dominated the medals for Team Kentucky at USA Games events, and with Kentucky bringing five gymnasts — the most in program history — to these Games, this years shapes up to be no exception. Today, “The Fab Five” got their first chance to shine …
Today at the USA Games – July 2
Four Kentucky athletes claimed gold medals on the first day of the games – two at the track and two at the bowling alley. Team Kentucky basketball and flag football dominated their games.
Today at the USA Games – July 1
The Special Olympics USA Games got underway with the Opening Ceremonies at Husky Stadium. The ceremonies included performances by music stars and appearances by WWE and sports celebrities of all kinds.
Team Kentucky Set to Depart for USA Games
Team Will Fly Out of Northern Kentucky June 30 Team Kentucky will take its final steps on the Road to the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games when they depart from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport on Saturday, June 30. Team Kentucky features 45 athletes and 18 coaches who will compete in eight sports at the USA …
2018 Golf Season Underway
The 2018 Golf Season is underway. Intent to participate forms were due on June 13. Only those who turned in an intent to participate form will receive tournament registration information. Athletes competing for the first time in SOKY golf are required to participate their first year at the skills level (level 1). The skills competition …
SOKY to Hold Anniversary Celebration at Valley HS
Special Olympics Kentucky will return to its roots on August 19 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics at Valley High School in Louisville.