Connor, 29, of Versailles will be making her second trip to the USA Games after claiming one silver and two gold medals, including the all-around, in 2022 in Orlando. She has been involved in Special Olympics for eleven years and has participated in gymnastics for that entire time. She has also competed in soccer, cheerleading and, most recently, equestrian. Her cheerleading squad traveled to the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Los Angeles to cheer on her fellow athletes. In addition to gymnastics, she is a graduate of the Special Olympics Kentucky Athlete Leadership Program. Connor is an accomplished singer and plays the piano.

“I’m looking forward to having fun, meeting gymnasts from other states, and competing. “

Dockins, 38, of Russellville continues her incredible run as the most decorated athlete in Special Olympics Kentucky history. She is making her fifth trip to the USA Games, after competing in 2006, 2014, 2018 and again in 2022. At the 2022 Games, Dockins won five medals – three golds and two silvers. One of her gold medals came in the all-around for her second USA Games all-around title. Her 2022 medal haul brought her USA Games total to 20. Dockins has also won 22 World Games medals in five trips to the top level of Special Olympics competition. In 2023 in Berlin, Dockins completed a clean sweep of the gold medals, including her first rhythmic gymnastics all-around gold. She also competed in the 2007 World Games in Shanghai, China, the 2011 games in Athens, in 2015 in Los Angeles and in 2019 in Abu Dhabi. In 2018, the leotard that Dockins wore at the 2007 World Games was included in an exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History that commemorated the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics. Dockins has been involved in Special Olympics for 30 years. She has also competed in bowling and track and field. Like Connor, Dockins also plays the piano. She works as an instructor at Logan County Gymnastics.

“Special Olympics has allowed me the opportunity to meet new people, make new friends and meet other coaches. It has taught me to work hard to stay in shape so that I can compete and do my best.”

White, 20, of Paris makes her third consecutive trip to the USA Games. In 2018 in Seattle White won four medals including gold on the balance beam and a silver in the all-around. In her return to the Games in 2022 in Orlando, White grabbed three gold medals among her five total including the all-around gold. White has been involved in Special Olympics for 14 years and has competed in cheerleading and equestrian in addition to both artistic and rhythmic gymnastics. She is also a Special Olympics Kentucky Athlete Ambassador.

Fehrenbach of Versailles will once again lead the Team Kentucky gymnasts as their coach. She is one of three Team Kentucky coaches who will be taking part in all six USA Games events, and she is the only person ever to serve as the Team Kentucky head gymnastics coach. In 32 years as a Special Olympics coach first in Virginia and now for more than 23 years in Kentucky, Fehrenbach has become synonymous with Special Olympics gymnastics. In addition to all five USA Games, Fehrenbach is a veteran of the 1999, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2019 and 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games, where she also served as a gymnastics coach. The 2011 Special Olympics North America Coach of the Year, Fehrenbach’s teams have now won an incredible 76 medals at the USA Games, including 13 at the 2022 Games with just three gymnasts in Orlando. She has also served as the head gymnastics coach for Special Olympics USA at several World Games events and produced similar results. In addition to gymnastics, Fehrenbach has coached multiple Special Olympics cheerleading squads. Her work with the Legacy Showcats in Lexington helped pave the way for special needs cheerleading programs throughout the United States. Recently, she added a Special Olympics equestrian program at the farm she and her husband own in Versailles. She works as a freelance sign-language interpreter.

“I’m honored to have the opportunity to coach amazing gymnasts at the USA Games. I look forward to developing relationships with gymnasts & coaches from all over the US.”

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