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 …
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.
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 …
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.
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 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 …
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 …
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.
Longtime Unified Basketball League participant Doss High School added Unified Track and Field in 2018 and saw new friendships formed and a state championship won.
Louisville Special Olympics athletes Aaron Coomes and Caitlin Roy were honored alongside high school athletes from throughout the Louisville area at the 2018 Courier-Journal Sports Awards.